Purchase Order SPE7L126P0693

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded a $38,752.30 firm fixed-price purchase order to Ohio Ordnance Works Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer based in Chardon, Ohio, for the production of 554 M249 weapon slings under National Stock Number 1005015334093. This Total Small Business set-aside contract, awarded on October 8, 2025, requires delivery of all units to DLA Distribution facility W1A8 within 153 days of order placement, with an ultimate completion date of January 6, 2026. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 10 for Weapons and utilizes NAICS code 332994 for specialized ordnance manufacturing, reflecting the specialized nature of small arms accessories procurement.

Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is well-positioned to fulfill this requirement given its established expertise in military-grade weapon systems and components. The company holds a $211 million Indefinite Delivery Contract with the Department of the Army for .50 caliber machine guns and related components, as well as a $2.59 million Other Transaction Agreement with U.S. Special Operations Command for lightweight machine gun systems. This M249 sling procurement represents routine replenishment supply for Department of Defense operational needs and leverages the contractor's demonstrated manufacturing capabilities in small arms accessories and ordnance-related equipment.