Mills Manufacturing Corporation, a family-owned manufacturer specializing in military parachute systems and components based in Woodfin, North Carolina, has been awarded a $159,040 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation for personnel harnesses under National Stock Number 1670003695444. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, was awarded on May 20, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of January 29, 2027. The solicitation called for 402 personnel harnesses with staggered delivery requirements: one unit within 30 days of award, another within 45 days, and the remaining 400 units within 660 days, all to be delivered to the DLA Distribution Center in Jacksonville. These harnesses fall under the protective equipment category and support the Department of Defense's personnel safety equipment requirements across multiple military branches.
Mills Manufacturing's award of this contract aligns with the company's established role as a prime contractor and trusted supplier of parachute-related equipment to the Defense Logistics Agency. The company maintains multiple indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Aviation, including dedicated vehicles for T-11 Personnel Parachute System harness assemblies valued at $3.1 million and personnel harnesses valued at $1.9 million, which provide the foundational contracting relationships supporting procurement actions such as this purchase order. With over 75 years of experience designing and producing critical soldier safety equipment, Mills Manufacturing continues to fulfill the Department of Defense's logistics and operational requirements through specialized manufacturing capabilities in advanced parachute systems and components.