Purchase Order SPE4A726P1212

Aero Metal Forms Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer based in Wichita, Kansas, was awarded a $10,004 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on October 23, 2025, for structural aluminum plates (part number 8511716091). The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of March 23, 2026, represents a continuation of the company's established role as a critical supplier of precision-fabricated aerospace components and structural parts for military aircraft applications. No small business set-aside designation was applied to this particular award, though Aero Metal Forms holds approximately 24 active Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with DLA Aviation, approximately 18 of which are designated as total small business set-asides with ceiling values ranging from $249,999.99 to $1,999,999.99.

This award reflects ongoing demand for the company's manufacturing capabilities across DLA Aviation's sustainment programs for major weapon systems including the B-52 Stratofortress and F-15 Eagle. Aero Metal Forms' extensive portfolio of active IDV agreements enables DLA Aviation to issue firm fixed-price delivery orders on an as-needed basis to support military aircraft maintenance and operational readiness. The company's track record includes numerous contract awards ranging from smaller orders under $15,000 to substantial purchase orders exceeding $200,000, all performed at its manufacturing facility in Wichita with no identified major subcontractors, demonstrating both its consistent performance and the Defense Department's confidence in its ability to deliver essential aviation spare parts.