This firm fixed-price purchase order contract was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime to Blade Industrial Products Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of industrial goods based in Wixom, Michigan. The contract, valued at $2,465.98, is for the procurement of O-rings (NSN 8510677837) with a completion date of September 4, 2024.
Blade Industrial Products Inc. is a long-standing supplier of a wide range of essential industrial components, such as gaskets, seals, O-rings, and vehicle splash guards, to various defense agencies. The company holds several Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with DLA Land and Maritime, each with a potential value of $250,000, which cover the procurement of nonmetallic seals, gaskets, and other routine commercial items. These IDCs provide a streamlined ordering mechanism for DLA to efficiently acquire consumable industrial parts used to maintain equipment stocks and support the logistics needs of the military services.
While this specific contract is not designated as a set-aside, Blade Industrial Products Inc. has secured some awards under total small business set-aside designations, indicating its status as a small business. The company has also participated as a subcontractor, supplying O-rings to prime contractors like ES3 Prime Logistics Group Inc.