Purchase Order SPE4A726P2475

The U.S. Defense Department, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Airborne Industries Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Branford, Connecticut, for the production and supply of an insulation blanket. The contract, valued at $2,402.18, was awarded on November 20, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of April 7, 2026. This procurement represents a continuation of the government's ongoing relationship with Airborne Industries, which specializes in aviation components and logistics services critical to military maintenance and operations. The award was made without a small business set-aside designation, indicating it was subject to full and open competition.

Airborne Industries Inc. has established itself as a reliable defense contractor since its SAM.gov registration in October 2001, with a proven track record of delivering aviation-related hardware to the Defense Logistics Agency. The company's capabilities span structural panels, boot assemblies, seals, protective covers, and various aircraft hardware components. The insulation blanket procurement is consistent with the company's historical portfolio of DLA Aviation contract awards, which have ranged from approximately $1,000 to over $130,000 in individual contract values and include participation in indefinite delivery contracts with ceiling values up to nearly $2 million. The performance location in Branford, Connecticut aligns with the company's primary manufacturing operations and enables efficient delivery of this critical component to support military aircraft maintenance requirements.