Purchase Order SPE4A726P0939

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has awarded a $30.8K firm fixed-price purchase order to Ripa Engineering Corp, a small business manufacturer of precision aerospace and defense components based in Chatsworth, California. The contract, awarded October 17, 2025, covers the procurement of actuator trunnions—specialized mechanical components essential for military aircraft and defense systems. This award is designated as a total small business set-aside, reinforcing the government's commitment to supporting qualified small business participation in the defense industrial base. The contract has an ultimate completion date of June 1, 2027, with performance taking place at the contractor's Chatsworth facility.

Ripa Engineering Corp, registered with SAM.gov since 2002, has established itself as a critical supplier within DLA's aerospace and defense supply chain. The company maintains an extensive portfolio of indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime, with ceiling values ranging from approximately $250K to $2M, enabling the agency to efficiently procure specialized components as operational needs arise. This purchase order represents one of numerous small business awards to the contractor, whose recent contract activity demonstrates sustained demand for its manufacturing capabilities across multiple defense logistics categories, including actuators, valves, gears, hydraulic assemblies, and structural components supporting military aircraft, missile systems, and ground vehicles.