Purchase Order SPE4A726P5576

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation awarded a $84,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to The Handy Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Brooklyn, New York, on January 20, 2026. The contract, designated as a Government First Article Test, carries an ultimate completion date of January 13, 2033, and involves no set-aside designation. The Handy Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc. specializes in the design and manufacturing of critical aircraft structural components and mission-critical parts that support legacy and modern military aviation platforms, including the B-52, F-16, H-60, KC-135, and B-1B aircraft. The company has maintained an established relationship with DLA Aviation since at least December 2001 and currently operates four active Indefinite Delivery Contracts valued between $250,000 and $2,000,000 through 2028 and 2029.

This purchase order represents continued procurement activity under DLA Aviation's broader strategy to source specialized aerospace components from qualified small business suppliers. The Handy Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc. has demonstrated consistent capability in producing diverse aircraft structural assemblies, including duct assemblies, structural panels, brackets, landing gear components, and control system elements. The company's manufacturing operations are conducted entirely at its Brooklyn facility, supporting the Department of Defense's aviation logistics requirements for both routine sustainment and surge capacity needs. Recent contract activity from September 2023 through January 2025 demonstrates DLA Aviation's substantial reliance on the company's production capabilities, with awards exceeding $11.5 million across over 150 purchase orders and delivery orders during that period.