Purchase Order SPE7M125P9460

Lightning Diversion Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of Ducommun Incorporated and established aerospace and defense electrical components manufacturer, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $37,976.16 by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime on August 1, 2025. The contract, which has no set-aside designation, calls for the procurement of 12 lightning arresters (National Stock Number 5920015818042) for delivery to DLA Distribution San Diego. The award stems from an open solicitation posted on March 16, 2025, which specified source control requirements limiting supply to an approved source. Lightning Diversion Systems' Huntington Beach, California facility serves as the place of performance for this purchase order, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2025.

This procurement represents a routine replenishment of specialized electrical protection components essential for Defense Department operations and maintenance activities. Lightning Diversion Systems has established itself as a reliable supplier of lightning arresters, diverter strips, and related electrical grounding components to multiple DLA divisions through numerous prior purchase orders and four active Indefinite Delivery Contracts valued at $250,000 each. The company's consistent performance in this specialized niche—where manufacturing expertise and source approval requirements create barriers to entry—has positioned it as a preferred supplier for these critical aerospace and defense electrical components.