The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation awarded a Purchase Order contract valued at $55,087 to Kent Associates, Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer of aerospace components based in Mansfield, Texas. This Total Small Business set-aside contract, awarded on February 13, 2025, calls for the procurement and delivery of 31 units of propeller brackets (NSN 5342003267508) to support the maintenance and readiness of military aircraft fleets. The contract reflects DLA Aviation's ongoing need for critical spare parts and hardware essential to sustaining the Department of Defense's aviation operations. With an ultimate completion date of February 9, 2026, and firm fixed pricing, the contract provides Kent Associates with a streamlined procurement vehicle typical of defense logistics acquisitions.
Kent Associates brings substantial relevant experience to this engagement, having established itself as a key supplier of aerospace hardware and components to DLA Aviation through both single-award and indefinite delivery contracts. The company's specialization in manufacturing aircraft structural components, brackets, and mechanical assemblies aligns directly with the propeller bracket requirements of this solicitation. As a small business contractor, Kent Associates leverages its veteran-owned status and proven track record of quality aerospace manufacturing to support critical military readiness objectives, with this purchase order representing another direct supply commitment within DLA Aviation's comprehensive spare parts acquisition strategy.