Purchase Order SPE4A725PB454

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $19,802.80 to Hartwell Corporation for a door handle assembly on June 16, 2025. This contract, which is scheduled for completion by January 5, 2026, represents a standard procurement of aircraft hardware components with no set-aside designation applied. Hartwell Corporation, a subsidiary of TransDigm Group Incorporated and based in Placentia, California, is a specialized manufacturer of aircraft latches, latching systems, and related flight-critical hardware for both commercial and military aviation platforms. The work will be performed at the contractor's Placentia facility.

This award aligns with Hartwell Corporation's established role as a key supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, which procures essential aircraft maintenance and repair components for military aircraft programs. The company maintains a strong track record of delivering specialized mechanical assemblies and hardware to the DoD, including latch assemblies, hinges, catches, and actuators. Hartwell Corporation currently holds three active Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the DLA valued at approximately $1.25 million combined, enabling the agency to efficiently order aircraft components as operational needs arise. This purchase order represents a discrete requirement for a critical door assembly component supporting military aviation operations.