Purchase Order SPE7L123P3685

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $65,076 firm fixed-price purchase order to Tri-State Plastics, Inc., a minority-owned, small disadvantaged business manufacturer based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, for the production of access covers. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, was awarded on February 7, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of November 6, 2023. Tri-State Plastics specializes in aerospace components and plastic parts manufacturing, serving as a critical supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime divisions. The company has maintained an established relationship with the Department of Defense since its registration in the System for Award Management in 2001.

Tri-State Plastics manufactures a diverse portfolio of aircraft components for military applications, including fairings, structural panels, air diffusers, and specialized interior parts that support military aircraft maintenance and readiness. The company also serves as a subcontractor to major defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin Corporation and Derco Aerospace, Inc., contributing to complex aircraft programs including the F-35 Lightning II. In addition to this purchase order, Tri-State Plastics maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation, with ceiling values ranging from approximately $250,000 to $2 million and performance periods extending through 2028, leveraging the company's small business status to streamline Department of Defense procurement of essential aircraft spare parts.