Purchase Order SPE7M026P0876

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division awarded a $27,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to Rudy & Associates, a Fort Worth, Texas-based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA-certified HUBZone firm, for the manufacturing and delivery of metal plates. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, was awarded on December 5, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of May 14, 2026. Performance will occur at the contractor's facility in Kendale, Texas. Rudy & Associates, operated by Ernest Rudy III as a sole proprietorship since 2002, specializes in manufacturing military-specification metallic components and has established a consistent supplier relationship with DLA through multiple purchase orders and indefinite delivery contracts valued up to $168,000 individually.

This purchase order represents a continuation of DLA's ongoing reliance on Rudy & Associates' manufacturing capabilities within its Land and Maritime division. The contractor currently maintains three active indefinite delivery contracts with DLA, each valued at $250,000, awarded in September and October 2025 for specialized metallic tubing components under Total Small Business and SDVOSB set-asides. The metal plate purchase order aligns with the contractor's established product portfolio and supports DLA's defense supply chain operations by leveraging a qualified small business manufacturer capable of delivering components that meet stringent military procurement standards within defined delivery timeframes.