Purchase Order SPE4A725PF147

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation awarded a $36,743.80 firm fixed-price purchase order to Bourdon Forge Co Inc., a woman-owned small business manufacturer based in Middletown, Connecticut, on September 8, 2025. The contract covers the procurement of parachute adapters (National Stock Number 1670008843668) with an ultimate completion date of January 21, 2027. This award was not designated as a set-aside contract and represents a continuation of DLA Aviation's ongoing relationship with Bourdon Forge, which specializes in high-precision metal components and parachute hardware for aerospace and defense applications. The solicitation, posted on May 21, 2025, sought five total adapters with staggered delivery timelines ranging from 120 to 560 days after order to support DLA Distribution San Diego.

Bourdon Forge's selection for this contract reflects its established track record as a reliable supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency, with multiple existing indefinite delivery contracts for specialized parachute and cargo hardware components. The company's expertise in manufacturing aerospace and defense metal components, combined with its registered small business status in the System for Award Management since 2002, positions it as a key contributor to military logistics and operational readiness. This purchase order exemplifies typical DLA Aviation procurement patterns, whereby firm fixed-price delivery orders are issued against existing contract vehicles to fulfill ongoing requirements for critical military equipment components.