Purchase Order SPE7M424P2522

Buchanans Tube Bending Company Inc., a woman-owned small business manufacturer specializing in metal fabrication, was awarded a $35,600 purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency's Land and Maritime division on April 12, 2024. This government first article test contract, which is firm fixed price with no small business set-aside designation, is scheduled for completion by November 16, 2026, and will be performed at the company's facility in Timonium, Maryland. The first article test designation indicates that the government will evaluate the contractor's capability to produce components meeting specified requirements before authorizing full production.

Buchanans brings significant relevant experience to this engagement, leveraging its 45+ years of expertise in producing precision-engineered metal components for defense applications. The company has established a strong track record with the Defense Logistics Agency across multiple divisions, and currently maintains two substantial indefinite delivery contracts valued at $250,000 each with DLA Aviation. These existing contracts, which have generated over $200,000 in delivery orders, focus on supplying duct assemblies, air conditioning units, and tube assemblies for military aircraft maintenance and repair operations, demonstrating the company's critical role in supporting defense logistics requirements.