Purchase Order SPE5E417V7164

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $4,492.25 firm fixed price purchase order to Acufast Aircraft Products, a minority-owned small business manufacturer located in Sylmar, California, for the supply of shear bolts. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, was awarded on May 17, 2017, with an ultimate completion date of January 22, 2018. Acufast specializes in precision-engineered aircraft hardware and fasteners essential for Department of Defense sustainment and maintenance operations. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), which serves as the federal funding agency, procures these components through various contracting mechanisms to support aircraft maintenance programs across military installations worldwide.

Acufast has established itself as a reliable supplier within the defense aerospace sector through its network of Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contracts with DLA Aviation and DLA Troop Support, each valued up to $250,000 over one-year base periods. The company's expertise in manufacturing close tolerance screws, machine bolts, and specialty fasteners—represented by multiple National Stock Numbers—positions it as a critical supplier for fleet sustainment requirements. In addition to its prime contract work with the DLA, Acufast has provided subcontract support to major defense contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation and General Electric, demonstrating its capacity to meet the rigorous quality standards demanded by the defense aerospace industry.