Purchase Order SPE4A722P1010

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation awarded a Total Small Business set-aside purchase order to Aero Metal Forms Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer based in Wichita, Kansas, for the production of a bleed air duct component. The contract, valued at $167,184, was awarded on October 19, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of August 15, 2026. Aero Metal Forms Inc. will perform the work at its manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas, utilizing its expertise in precision aerospace fabrication to deliver this critical aircraft component under a firm fixed-price arrangement.

Aero Metal Forms Inc. has established itself as a key supplier within the defense aviation supply chain, with a track record of delivering precision-fabricated aircraft components including ducts, fairings, access doors, and structural assemblies for military platforms such as the B-52 Stratofortress and F-15 Eagle. The company maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contracts with DLA Aviation, enabling the agency to efficiently procure essential aviation spare parts to support major weapon system sustainment programs. This purchase order for the bleed air duct exemplifies DLA Aviation's continued reliance on Aero Metal Forms Inc. as a critical vendor for standardized, military-specification components that support military aircraft readiness and maintenance operations.