Purchase Order SPE4A726P2210

Kent Associates, Inc., a veteran-owned small business aerospace component manufacturer based in Mansfield, Texas, was awarded a $31,989 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation for the production of a bracket assembly. The contract, awarded on November 10, 2025, carries an ultimate completion date of June 3, 2027, and is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, reinforcing the government's commitment to supporting small business participation in defense procurement. The bracket assembly represents a critical aerospace hardware component typical of the high-quality spare parts and maintenance items that DLA Aviation procures to support military aircraft readiness across the Department of Defense fleet.

This award reflects Kent Associates' established position as a strategic supplier within the DLA Aviation supply chain, building on the company's extensive portfolio of aerospace contracts covering aircraft doors, panels, hinges, structural plates, and mechanical assemblies. As a veteran-owned small business, Kent Associates has leveraged its specialization in aerospace manufacturing to secure multiple indefinite delivery contracts with DLA, positioning it as a reliable provider of the specialized components essential for maintaining military aircraft operations. The bracket assembly contract aligns with the company's core competency in manufacturing structural and mechanical aerospace hardware for defense applications.