Purchase Order SPE7M125P2018

This federal contract award, identified as SPE7M125P2018, was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime to Custom Materials Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business manufacturer located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The $6,048.35 firm fixed-price purchase order is for the delivery of electrical insulation components, such as insulator plates, insulator beads, nylon insulators, and insulation sheets, for use in military aircraft, ground vehicles, maritime assets, and weapon systems.

Custom Materials Inc. has an extensive track record of supporting the Department of Defense through various contract vehicles, including Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with the DLA Aviation, each with a $250,000 ceiling value. These IDCs, set aside for small business participation, facilitate the recurring procurement of critical insulation materials to maintain aviation systems readiness and warfighter sustainment. The company has also acted as a subcontractor to the Naval Sea Systems Command, further demonstrating its importance in the defense industrial base.