Purchase Order SPE4A725P9040

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation awarded a $5,675 firm fixed-price purchase order to Aeroparts Machining, LLC (doing business as Warnkes Machining Co LLC) on April 25, 2025, for a government first article test. The contract, which is not set aside for small businesses, is scheduled for completion by July 29, 2026, and will be performed in Mansfield, Texas. Aeroparts Machining is a small business manufacturer specializing in precision-engineered aircraft components and assemblies for the Department of Defense, with a history of providing critical machining services since its registration in the System for Award Management in 2002.

This award represents a continuation of DLA Aviation's reliance on Aeroparts Machining as a key supplier of mission-critical aerospace hardware. The company holds several significant indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Aviation, including a $2 million contract for engine hanger cones and various smaller contracts for specialized aircraft components. The first article test purchase order demonstrates DLA's confidence in the vendor's manufacturing capabilities and quality standards, supporting the agency's broader mission of maintaining U.S. military readiness through reliable procurement of defense logistics components across aviation platforms.