The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division awarded a purchase order valued at $56,991.64 to Larkos Packing and Distribution Inc., a women-owned small business based in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, for the procurement of 1,558 tie rod end steering components (NSN 2530011496787). This Total Small Business set-aside contract was awarded on August 6, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of January 22, 2026, and requires delivery within 165 days of order to DLA Distribution center W1A8. The solicitation, posted on July 6, 2025, sought quotes for automotive steering components classified under NAICS code 336330, with approved sources limited to specific part numbers 78500 R230071 and 89619 25010292.
Larkos Packing and Distribution holds both SBA Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certifications, positioning it as a qualified vendor for socioeconomic set-aside procurements. The contractor specializes in procuring and distributing military spare parts and components to the Department of Defense and has established itself as a critical supplier within DLA's procurement ecosystem across multiple divisions. This award represents one of numerous purchase orders and delivery orders Larkos has received from DLA, with contract values historically ranging from under one hundred dollars for component-level items to over sixty thousand dollars, demonstrating the company's capability to fulfill diverse military logistics requirements.