Purchase Order SPE4A725PA784

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation component awarded a $12,600 firm fixed-price purchase order to Aeroparts Machining, LLC (doing business as Warnkes Machining Co LLC) on May 30, 2025, for a government first article test. This contract, which carries no set-aside designation, is scheduled for ultimate completion by December 7, 2026, and will be performed in Mansfield, Texas. Aeroparts Machining is a small business manufacturer specializing in precision-engineered aircraft components and assemblies for military applications, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2002.

Aeroparts Machining has established itself as a reliable supplier within the Defense Logistics Agency's aviation support network, providing mission-critical hardware such as engine hanger cones, connecting links, cylinder assemblies, and specialized aircraft components. The company maintains multiple indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Aviation and other DLA components, including a $2 million contract for engine hanger cones, positioning it as a key contributor to military readiness across aviation, maritime, and ground vehicle platforms. This purchase order represents a discrete first article test requirement, which typically validates manufacturing processes and product specifications before full-rate production orders are issued.