Purchase Order SPE4A726P2019

The U.S. Department of Defense Aviation agency awarded a $300,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to Kent Associates, Inc., a veteran-owned small business aerospace components manufacturer based in Mansfield, Texas, for a government first article test. The contract, awarded December 19, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of October 19, 2028, was not designated with a small business set-aside. Kent Associates will perform work at its Mansfield facility and will be responsible for conducting initial article testing and validation activities to demonstrate that the proposed aerospace hardware meets government specifications and performance requirements.

Kent Associates brings substantial relevant experience to this engagement, having established itself as a key supplier of critical aerospace components and spare parts to the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation division. The company holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation and has consistently delivered diverse aerospace hardware including aircraft doors, panels, structural components, actuators, seals, and mechanical assemblies across contract values ranging from $5,000 to $2,000,000. As a strategic supplier within the Department of Defense's supply chain, Kent Associates supports military aircraft readiness and maintenance operations, positioning it well to execute the technical and quality assurance demands inherent in government first article testing.