Purchase Order SPE4A725PD348

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Hartwell Corporation for a latch assembly component on July 26, 2025. The contract, valued at $4,642.16 with an ultimate completion date of January 12, 2026, represents a discrete delivery order under the broader aircraft component supply relationship. This award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting Hartwell Corporation's status as a large business entity. Hartwell Corporation, a subsidiary of TransDigm Group Incorporated and based in Placentia, California, is a specialized manufacturer of aircraft latches, latching systems, and related hardware for both commercial and military aviation applications, making it a key supplier of flight-critical components to the Department of Defense.

This purchase order supports DLA Aviation's mission to provide essential aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul components to military aviation operations. The award is consistent with Hartwell Corporation's established contract history with the DLA, including a larger $749,999.99 indefinite delivery contract for latch assemblies running through July 2028. The contractor's expertise in producing specialized aircraft hardware such as latches, hinges, hooks, and mechanical assemblies positions it as a critical component supplier within the defense supply chain, with the company also serving as a subcontractor to major defense primes including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Bell Boeing Joint Project Office.