Purchase Order SPE7M126V0386

Carolina Ground Service Equipment Inc., doing business as Pilot John International, was awarded a $3,130 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Department of Defense's Land and Maritime division on October 7, 2025, for the supply of a circuit card assembly. The contract, which is not set aside for small businesses, will be performed in New Bern, North Carolina, with an ultimate completion date of December 8, 2025. As a small business contractor with significant experience in the federal market, Carolina Ground Service Equipment has established a robust track record serving military and government agencies with specialized aerospace and aviation components.

The awardee's extensive portfolio in federal contracting demonstrates particular expertise in aircraft ground support equipment and related aerospace components, with previous prime and subcontract awards from the U.S. Coast Guard, Naval Air Warfare Center, Department of Defense, Air Force, and NASA. This purchase order for circuit card assembly aligns with the company's core competencies in providing specialized equipment and parts to support military aviation operations. The relatively modest contract value reflects the specific nature of the requirement, which is typical of the transactional purchase orders frequently issued within the defense supply chain.