Purchase Order SPE4A724P0454

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation awarded a $225,460 firm fixed-price purchase order to Kent Associates, Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer of aerospace components based in Mansfield, Texas. The contract, issued on October 6, 2023, covers the supply of structural fittings and is scheduled for completion by January 11, 2027. This award was not designated as a set-aside contract, though Kent Associates frequently participates in small business set-aside opportunities through its extensive portfolio of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation contracts.

Kent Associates has established itself as a key supplier within the Department of Defense's aviation supply chain, specializing in critical aerospace hardware and spare parts essential for military aircraft maintenance and readiness. The company holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation and has demonstrated its manufacturing capabilities through consistent delivery of components ranging from structural plates and brackets to complex mechanical assemblies. This purchase order for structural fittings aligns with the company's core business of providing high-quality aerospace components to support military fleet operations, leveraging its experience as a trusted vendor to both the DLA and major defense contractors such as Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation.