Purchase Order SPE4A722PD793

A.J. Associates Manufacturing & Engineering CO. Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Clearwater, Florida, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order for a bell crank component valued at $44,202 on July 29, 2022. The contract, which carries no small business set-aside designation, is scheduled for completion by December 4, 2025. The bell crank—a mechanical component commonly used in aircraft control systems and landing gear assemblies—will be supplied to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation's mission of maintaining and sustaining the U.S. Department of Defense's rotary and fixed-wing aircraft fleet. This award aligns with A.J. Associates' established role as a critical supplier of precision aerospace hardware to military aviation platforms.

A.J. Associates has demonstrated consistent capability in delivering specialized aerospace components to DLA Aviation and other defense agencies through both prime contracts and subcontracting arrangements with major defense contractors. The company's manufacturing expertise in CNC machining, mechanical and hydraulic testing, and assembly supports the production of mission-critical components for platforms including the UH-60 Helicopter and B-52 Stratofortress. This purchase order represents a standard delivery order typical of A.J. Associates' contract portfolio, which ranges from several thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars, positioning the company as a reliable supplier within the Department of Defense's aerospace supply chain.