The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded a total small business set-aside purchase order valued at $45,675 to Tri-State Plastics, Inc. on November 27, 2023, for the procurement of access covers (NSN 5340016236077). The contract calls for delivery of 29 covers within 120 days of award and 1 additional cover by January 20, 2024, to Distribution Depot W1A8. Tri-State Plastics, a minority-owned, small disadvantaged business manufacturer based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, specializes in aerospace components and plastic parts for military applications.
Tri-State Plastics has an established track record as a critical supplier to DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime, with multiple indefinite delivery contracts for aircraft components ranging up to $2 million. The company also serves as a subcontractor to major defense contractors including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Derco Aerospace, Inc., supporting complex programs such as the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. This purchase order represents another delivery order supporting the Department of Defense's ongoing requirements for aircraft maintenance and operational readiness.