Purchase Order SPE7L324P0643

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime awarded a $13,780 firm fixed-price purchase order to Platt & Son Inc., a woman-owned small business manufacturer based in Bedford, Pennsylvania, for the production of a transmission sling. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, was awarded on November 24, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of August 29, 2025. Platt & Son Inc. specializes in lifting and rigging equipment for military and defense applications, including wire rope assemblies, slings, cables, shackles, and chain assemblies that support the operational readiness of U.S. armed forces.

This award reflects Platt & Son Inc.'s established role as a key supplier to multiple DLA branches and represents the type of specialized component procurement that supports military logistics operations. The company maintains three Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA valued at approximately $250,000 each, enabling streamlined on-demand procurement of critical military supplies. Through its consistent delivery of specialized lifting and rigging equipment, Platt & Son Inc. continues to support DLA's mission of providing essential components across aviation, land systems, and troop support operations.