Purchase Order SPE4A726P5558

Aero Metal Forms Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer based in Wichita, Kansas, has been awarded a $20,335 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation for government first article testing. The contract, awarded on January 20, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of September 13, 2027, carries no set-aside designation despite the contractor's small business status. Aero Metal Forms specializes in precision fabrication of aerospace components and structural parts for military aircraft applications, with extensive experience supplying critical components such as aircraft skins, duct assemblies, fairings, and structural support assemblies to support major weapon systems including the B-52 Stratofortress and F-15 Eagle.

This award represents a discrete first article testing engagement under DLA Aviation's broader procurement strategy. The company maintains an extensive portfolio of approximately 24 active Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation, with ceiling values ranging from $250,000 to $2 million and performance periods extending through 2029-2030, from which dozens of delivery orders have been issued since initial award. The testing nature of this purchase order underscores Aero Metal Forms' demonstrated capability to meet stringent military specifications and quality assurance requirements, supporting DLA Aviation's mission to provision essential aviation spare parts for sustained military aircraft readiness across the Department of Defense's air fleet.