Purchase Order SPE7M526V2272

Jo-Kell Inc., an SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Business headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a $10,337.18 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime on January 13, 2026, for the supply of thermal release heaters. The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2026, represents a discrete procurement from Jo-Kell's broader indefinite delivery contract vehicle with DLA for thermal release heaters (ceiling value $250,000, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside). The place of performance is located in Chesapeake, Virginia, where Jo-Kell maintains its operations as a specialized supplier of electrical components and assemblies to Department of Defense and federal maritime organizations.

This award reflects Jo-Kell Inc.'s established role as a critical supplier within DLA's electrical components supply chain, supporting military operational readiness and infrastructure maintenance across Defense Department installations. The thermal release heater procurement aligns with DLA's mission to provide responsive logistics support for essential components used in military equipment and systems. Jo-Kell has demonstrated reliable delivery performance across multiple defense agencies, including Naval Supply Systems Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, and the U.S. Coast Guard, with a portfolio that extends to major prime contractors such as Huntington Ingalls Incorporated and General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.