Purchase Order SPE7M026V1079

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division awarded a $16,350.50 firm fixed-price purchase order to Panther Machining and Hardware LLC for a nonmetallic hose assembly on November 24, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of February 23, 2026. This contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, leveraging the awardee's status as a self-certified small disadvantaged business. Panther Machining and Hardware LLC, headquartered in Benbrook, Texas, is a manufacturer specializing in precision aerospace and defense hardware components critical to the Department of Defense supply chain. The company will perform all work at its Benbrook, Texas facility.

This purchase order is issued under the broader DLA Land and Maritime procurement strategy for mechanical hardware and component support. Panther Machining and Hardware LLC has established itself as a strategic supplier within the federal defense supply chain, currently maintaining multiple active Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the DLA across Aviation and Land and Maritime divisions, with total IDC values exceeding $2.7 million. The company's extensive portfolio of mechanical assemblies, fasteners, and specialized components—including the nonmetallic hose assemblies procured under this award—supports critical logistics operations across defense aviation, land, and maritime missions while maintaining the company's commitment to small business participation in federal contracting.