This federal contract award, valued at $525,920.25, was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime to Airtronics, LLC, a small business manufacturer of specialized aerospace components based in Tucson, Arizona. The contract is for the delivery of 25 units of the Sensitive Switch with National Stock Number (NSN) 5930001388528, with an ultimate completion date of February 12, 2024.
The original solicitation was a Request for Quotes (RFQ) that was set aside for small businesses. It sought quotes for the Sensitive Switch, to be delivered to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma within 570 days of award. Airtronics, which holds an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with DLA Aviation for the supply of various electrical components, was awarded this firm-fixed-price purchase order contract.
As a veteran-owned small business, Airtronics has established itself as a key supplier of critical parts and services to maintain the readiness and operational capabilities of military aircraft. The company has secured numerous contracts from defense agencies and prime contractors, including the Air Force Sustainment Center, Army Aviation and Missile Command, and Naval Supply Systems Command, for the overhaul, upgrade, and remanufacture of components for platforms such as the B-52, B-1, CH-47 Chinook, and Coast Guard aircraft.