Purchase Order SPE7M125PB239

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division awarded a $18,710.54 firm fixed-price purchase order to Rudy & Associates for the procurement of metallic tubes. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, was awarded on September 23, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of January 21, 2026. Rudy & Associates, operated by Ernest Rudy III and located in Fort Worth, Texas, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA-certified HUBZone firm specializing in manufactured metal products that meet military specifications.

This purchase order represents a continuation of the DLA's relationship with Rudy & Associates, which has demonstrated consistent capability in supplying critical metallic components for defense applications. The vendor operates under three existing Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) valued at $250,000 each with the DLA Land and Maritime division, which provide the framework for streamlined procurement of metal sheets and metallic tubing. The current purchase order falls within this established relationship and supports the DLA's mission to maintain adequate inventory levels of specialized metal components at distribution centers across the continental and overseas United States.