Purchase Order SPE7M225P2891

The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division awarded a $21,204 firm fixed-price purchase order to Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, Inc., a woman-owned small business located in Derby, Kansas, for the supply of lacing tape and related tying materials. The contract was set aside as a Total Small Business award and issued on May 20, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 4, 2025. Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, Inc. is a long-established federal supplier specializing in electrical components and industrial materials, registered in the System for Award Management since 2002 and holding multiple small business certifications including Women-Owned Small Business and Department of Transportation Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise status.

This purchase order aligns with DLA's broader mission to support defense logistics and aviation readiness by maintaining an efficient supply chain for standardized components. Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, Inc. currently maintains three active Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Land and Maritime, each valued at $250,000, which cover critical electrical components such as backshells, electrical plugs, and receptacles. The company's established track record of delivering specialized electrical and industrial supplies to federal defense agencies positions it as a qualified supplier capable of meeting the rapid procurement needs of the defense industrial supply chain through both direct purchase orders and standing contract vehicles.