Purchase Order SPE4A721P4432

Hartwell Corporation, a subsidiary of Transdigm Group Incorporated and large business entity specializing in aircraft latching systems and related hardware, was awarded a $21,346.69 firm fixed-price purchase order by the U.S. Department of Defense Aviation office on January 22, 2021, for the procurement of aircraft hinges. The contract, which carried no set-aside designation, was to be completed by July 9, 2021, with performance executed at Hartwell's facility in Placentia, California. This award reflects the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's continued reliance on Hartwell as a key supplier of flight-critical components for military aircraft maintenance and operational support.

The purchase order is consistent with Hartwell Corporation's established role as a primary vendor to DLA Aviation for specialized aircraft hardware components. The company's contract history demonstrates consistent provision of critical aviation components including latches, hinges, and mechanical assemblies to defense logistics agencies. This specific award exemplifies the type of component-level procurement that supports the Department of Defense's broader aircraft sustainment and modernization objectives through established suppliers with proven manufacturing and quality capabilities.