Purchase Order SPE4A726P2207

A.J. Associates Manufacturing & Engineering CO. Inc., a small business aerospace parts manufacturer based in Clearwater, Florida, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $163,015 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on November 10, 2025. The contract covers the procurement of drag links for landing gear under National Stock Number 1620011819975, with an ultimate completion date of July 23, 2029. This award is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. The originating solicitation, posted on September 9, 2025, required electronic quote submission within an eight-day window and specified two separate line items: 21 units with a 290-day delivery requirement and 1 unit with a 180-day delivery requirement, with all deliveries designated for DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Georgia.

This contract reflects A.J. Associates' established role as a critical supplier of precision aerospace hardware to the Department of Defense. The company's expertise in manufacturing landing gear components and other aircraft structural parts aligns with the DLA Aviation's mission to support military aircraft maintenance operations. A.J. Associates has a robust presence in federal contracting with multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts and prime awards covering diverse aerospace components, including fixed landing gear parts for various military platforms. The relatively tight delivery timeframes underscore the critical nature of these components for ongoing military aviation logistics and maintenance requirements.