Purchase Order SPE4A626V4914

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation (Defense Logistics Agency Aviation) awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Gwilliam Company, Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer based in New Milford, Connecticut, for the procurement of roller thrust bearings. The contract, valued at $22.1K with a completion date of May 29, 2026, represents a continuation of the agency's ongoing partnership with Gwilliam's Ball & Roller Bearing Division to source high-precision bearing components essential to military aviation readiness. The award carries no set-aside designation, indicating it was issued on an unrestricted competitive basis. All manufacturing and performance activities will occur at Gwilliam's Connecticut facility, ensuring compliance with military specifications and quality standards required for defense aviation applications.

This purchase order is part of Gwilliam Company's broader engagement with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, which encompasses five active Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contracts collectively valued at approximately $2.19M through 2029. The company has established a substantial track record with the defense logistics agency, having received over 200 federal contract awards since 1997, supplying cylindrical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, self-aligning roller bearings, and thrust bearings that support the maintenance and operational readiness of military aircraft and engines across all service branches. The current purchase order leverages this established relationship and manufacturing capability to fulfill immediate procurement needs within the broader DLA Aviation supply chain.