Purchase Order SPE4A723PG063

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation awarded a $18,764 firm fixed-price purchase order to Aerometals, Inc., a small business aerospace components manufacturer based in El Dorado Hills, California. This government first article test contract, issued on September 29, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of October 25, 2027, supports the evaluation and validation of specialized aerospace parts and assemblies for military aviation platforms. The contract carries no set-aside designation and represents a discrete procurement vehicle for testing purposes rather than a broader indefinite delivery or production contract.

Aerometals, Inc. has established itself as a critical aerospace supplier to federal agencies since its SAM registration in 2002, with demonstrated expertise in manufacturing high-precision components including duct assemblies, aircraft skin panels, structural supports, and specialized mechanical assemblies for military aircraft such as the F-15, F-16, B-52, and T-7A REDHAWK. This first article test contract reflects the contractor's ongoing relationship with DLA Aviation and aligns with the agency's mission to sustain military aircraft readiness through qualified suppliers capable of producing aerospace components meeting rigorous military specifications and performance standards.