Purchase Order SPE7L423P1695

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $5,831.76 firm fixed-price purchase order to United Standard Industries Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer based in Glenview, Illinois, for a contractor first article test. The contract, awarded on March 13, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of April 28, 2025, was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency's Land and Maritime component. No set-aside designation was applied to this award. United Standard Industries specializes in precision-engineered mechanical components and integrated assemblies for military applications, with an established track record of over 50 federal contracts valued at more than $9 million.

This purchase order represents a first article test, a critical validation phase in military procurement that confirms a contractor's ability to produce components meeting specified performance and quality requirements before full-scale production. United Standard Industries' expertise in manufacturing specialized mechanical parts—including ram slipper components, bolt sub-assemblies, shroud connectors, firing pins, and breech fittings—positions the company as a valued supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency. The company currently maintains four Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contracts with DLA, including a $7.4 million single-award IDV for bolt sub-assemblies that runs through October 2025, enabling efficient recurring procurement of specialized components across military platforms.