Ferox Logistics LLC, a veteran-owned small business based in Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $108,962 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation on December 20, 2023, for the supply of LONGERON assemblies and spare parts. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, fulfills requirements outlined in a December 2023 solicitation seeking 15 longeron assemblies and one spare part for delivery to DLA Distribution Depot Hill. Longerons are critical structural components in aircraft construction, and this procurement supports the Defense Logistics Agency's mission to maintain and sustain military aircraft across various platforms. The contract has an ultimate completion date of November 24, 2025, with delivery windows of 664 and 182 days after award, reflecting the strategic importance of these components to military readiness.
This award reflects Ferox Logistics' established capability in aerospace logistics and specialized component procurement. The company has demonstrated consistent success in securing DLA contracts for aircraft and mechanical components, with contract values typically ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ferox Logistics currently maintains a significant indefinite delivery contract with DLA Aviation valued at approximately $2 million through September 2027, further establishing its role as a key supplier of structural aircraft components for military platforms including the F-16 and C-130 Hercules. The total small business set-aside designation prioritizes economic opportunities for qualified small businesses in critical defense supply chains.