Janels Industries Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Dowagiac, Michigan, was awarded a $52,500 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on November 25, 2025, for the procurement of rail assemblies for cargo applications. The contract fulfills requirements originally solicited through a competitive SDVOSB set-aside solicitation posted on February 12, 2025, which sought 11 units of cargo rail assemblies (NSN 1560000976794) with delivery timelines of up to 812 days. Work will be performed in Chatsworth, California, with an ultimate completion date of March 14, 2028. This procurement falls under NAICS Category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and supports DLA Aviation's critical supply chain requirements for specialized aerospace structural components.
Janels Industries brings substantial experience as a DLA-preferred vendor, having received over 150 federal contract awards since October 2025 across aviation, land and maritime, and troop support logistics operations. The company maintains an extensive portfolio of Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA, including high-value vehicles such as a $1.99 million IDC for valve overhaul parts supporting KC-135 aircraft operations. This purchase order award reflects the contractor's established capability in manufacturing and delivering precision aerospace components while meeting expedited federal acquisition timelines, further solidifying its position as a strategic vendor within the defense supply chain.