Purchase Order SPE4A725PF548

A.J. Associates Manufacturing & Engineering Co. Inc., a small business aerospace parts manufacturer based in Clearwater, Florida, has been awarded a total small business set-aside purchase order valued at $44,076 for the production of a bolt assembly carriage (part number 8511635308). The contract, issued by the Department of Defense Aviation division through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), carries a firm fixed-price structure with an ultimate completion date of June 27, 2028. This award reflects the continuation of A.J. Associates' established role as a key supplier of precision aerospace hardware and critical components supporting military aviation platforms and DLA logistics operations.

The award aligns with A.J. Associates' core competencies in manufacturing specialized aerospace fasteners and assemblies for military applications. As a certified small business contractor, the company has demonstrated consistent capability in delivering precision-machined components to defense agencies, including work on major platforms such as the B-52 Stratofortress and various helicopter systems. The total small business set-aside designation ensures contracting opportunities remain reserved for small businesses, supporting the defense industrial base while maintaining the company's strategic importance in supplying mission-critical aerospace hardware to Department of Defense maintenance and logistics operations.