Purchase Order SPE4A726V1069

Kent Associates, Inc., a veteran-owned small business aerospace manufacturer based in Mansfield, Texas, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $24,440 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on November 25, 2025. The contract calls for the delivery of an access door seal and has an ultimate completion date of November 20, 2026. The award was made without a small business set-aside designation. DLA Aviation, which procures spare parts and components to sustain the U.S. military's aircraft fleet readiness, frequently engages Kent Associates as a supplier of critical aerospace hardware and components.

Kent Associates has established itself as a strategic supplier within the Defense Department's supply chain through its consistent provision of aerospace components and services, including aircraft doors, panels, seals, actuators, and structural assemblies. The company holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation, many of which are set aside for small businesses and feature ceiling values ranging from $250,000 to $2,000,000. This purchase order represents a discrete transaction within the company's broader relationship with DLA Aviation, supporting the agency's mission to rapidly procure critical spare parts needed for military aircraft maintenance and operational readiness.