Purchase Order SPE4A725PG038

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation awarded a $47,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to The Handy Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Brooklyn, New York, on September 18, 2025. This contract is designated for government first article testing and carries an ultimate completion date of September 16, 2033. No small business set-aside was applied to this particular award, though the contractor's historical contract portfolio with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation demonstrates that approximately 40% of its awards are designated as total small business set-asides. The place of performance is located in Brooklyn, New York.

The Handy Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc. has established itself as a key supplier to DLA Aviation since its registration in the System for Award Management in December 2001, specializing in the production of mission-critical aircraft structural components for military platforms including the B-52, F-16, H-60, KC-135, and B-1B. The company currently maintains four active indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Aviation valued between $250,000 and $1.999 million, with performance periods extending through 2029. This first article testing purchase order aligns with the contractor's demonstrated capability in manufacturing configuration-controlled aircraft parts and components essential for maintaining military aviation readiness and supporting the Department of Defense's logistics and surge capacity requirements.