Purchase Order SPE4A725PA672

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation awarded a $20,470 firm fixed-price purchase order to Janels Industries Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Dowagiac, Michigan. This contract, designated as a government first article test, was set aside exclusively for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and carries an ultimate completion date of March 1, 2027. The work will be performed at the contractor's facility in Chatsworth, California. Janels Industries has demonstrated substantial capability as a critical supplier of specialized military components to DLA, including aviation parts, hydraulic systems, electrical connectors, and cable assemblies supporting military readiness across multiple defense logistics categories.

This purchase order represents a continuation of Janels Industries' longstanding partnership with DLA, the company having been registered in the System for Award Management since October 2002 and previously awarded numerous contracts with values ranging from several thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The company holds multiple indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime, including a $1.99 million contract for valve overhaul parts supporting KC-135 aircraft operations. The first article test designation on this award indicates the contractor is producing an initial item for government evaluation and approval before broader procurement, a standard practice for ensuring quality and compliance with military specifications in the defense supply chain.