Purchase Order SPE7M224P3167

Black Bay Aerospace LLC, a small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned business based in Boca Raton, Florida, was awarded a $199,192 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency's Land and Maritime division on May 15, 2024. The contract, set aside for total small business participation, requires Black Bay Aerospace to supply piston rings (National Stock Number 3040013027784) with delivery timelines ranging from 120 to 715 days after order to the DLA Distribution San Diego facility. The solicitation, posted on April 11, 2024, sought four line items totaling 78 units and was completed by the stated ultimate completion date of March 6, 2026.

This award reflects the Defense Logistics Agency's established confidence in Black Bay Aerospace's capabilities as a specialized aerospace and defense component supplier. The company maintains sixteen active Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contracts with DLA across all major divisions, positioning it as a critical source for mission-critical military supply items. The piston ring procurement supports DLA's broader logistics mission to maintain inventory of essential components for aviation, maritime, land vehicle, and equipment operations across the U.S. military, with the firm fixed-price structure enabling cost certainty for this specialized manufacturing and delivery requirement.