Purchase Order SPE7M526V0695

Baker & Associates Inc., an economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) based in Centerville, Ohio, was awarded a $188,612.55 firm fixed-price purchase order on October 27, 2025, to supply shielding gaskets for electronic equipment to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, calls for the delivery of 81 shielding gaskets (36 units under Line 0001 and 45 units under Line 0002) to DLA Distribution San Diego within 168 days of order. These specialized electrical components, classified under National Stock Number 5999013416562, support military logistics and maintenance operations across the Defense Department.

This award represents continued expansion of Baker & Associates Inc.'s relationship with DLA Land and Maritime, building on the company's existing portfolio of Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contracts valued at $250,000 each for mechanical and electrical components. The procurement originated from a Request for Quotation posted on October 16, 2025, with an 11-day response window. Baker & Associates Inc.'s certification as both an EDWOSB and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) made it eligible for this small business set-aside opportunity, reinforcing the company's established role as a critical supplier of specialized components essential for military equipment maintenance and logistics support.