Purchase Order SPE4A725PG063

A.J. Associates Manufacturing & Engineering CO. Inc., a small business aerospace manufacturer based in Clearwater, Florida, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $32,700 on September 22, 2025, to manufacture a flight shaft assembly (part number 8511654580) for the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract is not designated as a set-aside and carries an ultimate completion date of January 20, 2026, with work to be performed in Denver, Colorado. This award reflects A.J. Associates' established expertise in precision aerospace hardware manufacturing for military aviation applications, leveraging the company's advanced capabilities in CNC machining, assembly, and engineering support.

This purchase order contributes to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation's operations and maintenance supply chain, which manages critical aerospace components for military aircraft platforms. A.J. Associates has demonstrated consistent performance as a prime contractor for DLA, securing numerous firm fixed-price delivery orders for specialized aerospace hardware including structural assemblies, landing gear components, and aircraft structural elements. The company's track record of reliable supply of mission-critical components for platforms such as the B-52 Stratofortress and various helicopter systems positions it as a valued supplier within the Department of Defense procurement ecosystem.