Purchase Order SPE7L224V0504

A.J. Associates Manufacturing & Engineering CO. Inc., a small business aerospace parts manufacturer based in Clearwater, Florida, was awarded a $16,303.50 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Department of Defense's Land and Maritime office on March 14, 2024, for the delivery of a bell crank component. The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of December 30, 2025, was awarded without a set-aside designation. A.J. Associates is a Subchapter S corporation with an established track record as a critical supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), particularly through its aviation and land and maritime divisions, specializing in precision aerospace hardware for military platforms including the B-52 Stratofortress and UH-60 Helicopters.

The vendor's broad expertise in aerospace component manufacturing, including CNC machining, mechanical and hydraulic testing, and assembly operations, positions it well to deliver this bell crank as part of its ongoing support to Department of Defense logistics and maintenance operations. A.J. Associates maintains multiple indefinite delivery contracts with DLA ranging from $250,000 to $5 million in ceiling value, demonstrating its strategic importance to the military supply chain. The company's experience delivering critical components such as landing gear parts, fasteners, control panels, and specialized aircraft assemblies underscores its capability to meet the technical and schedule requirements of this purchase order.