Purchase Order SPE4A726P6304

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has awarded a $205,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to The Handy Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Brooklyn, New York, for the procurement of aircraft exhaust ducts under National Stock Number 2840016819937. The contract, awarded February 3, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of April 2, 2034, originated from a total small business set-aside solicitation posted in August 2025. The procurement consists of four exhaust duct units across two line items, with delivery requirements to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in California. This award represents DLA Aviation's ongoing reliance on The Handy Tool & Manufacturing Co.'s specialized aerospace manufacturing capabilities to support critical aircraft structural and engine component needs across the Department of Defense's military aviation logistics requirements.

The Handy Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc. is an established strategic supplier to DLA Aviation with a demonstrated track record spanning more than two decades. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing mission-critical aircraft components, including duct assemblies, structural panels, fairings, and landing gear assemblies for legacy and modern military platforms such as the B-52, F-16, H-60, KC-135, and B-1B. The contractor currently maintains four active indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Aviation valued between $250,000 and $2 million with performance periods extending through 2028 and 2029. Approximately 40 percent of the company's federal contract awards are designated as total small business set-asides, reflecting both its small business status and the government's commitment to supporting small business participation in defense contracting. All contract work is performed at the company's manufacturing facility in Brooklyn, New York.