Purchase Order SPE4A724PB801

Maney Aircraft, Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer based in Ontario, California, was awarded a $72,000 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on May 15, 2024, for a government first article test. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside and carries an ultimate completion date of October 12, 2027. Maney Aircraft specializes in aviation components, hardware, and spare parts for the U.S. Department of Defense, and this award represents a continuation of the company's established role as a critical supplier to defense aviation programs.

The first article test represents a quality assurance evaluation phase required before full production authorization, allowing the government to verify that the contractor's manufacturing processes and final products meet specified military standards and performance requirements. As an established supplier with decades of federal contracting experience, Maney Aircraft brings proven manufacturing capabilities in components such as wiring harnesses, structural parts, and aviation spare parts that support military aircraft maintenance across multiple defense agencies including the Air Force, Navy, and DLA. This contract aligns with the company's core competencies and existing relationships with major defense primes such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, positioning it to deliver mission-critical aviation components efficiently.