Purchase Order SPE7M825V2044

Jo-Kell Inc., an SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Business based in Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $5,360 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime on August 18, 2025. The contract covers the procurement of a sensitive switch component, with performance scheduled through January 25, 2027. This award represents a non-set-aside procurement and will be performed at Jo-Kell Inc.'s Chesapeake, Virginia facility. As a specialized supplier of electrical components to defense and military organizations, Jo-Kell Inc. brings extensive experience in delivering critical electrical equipment such as switches, relays, and circuit breakers that support military infrastructure and operational requirements.

DLA Land and Maritime, the federal agency responsible for supplying equipment and services to defense customers, regularly procures specialized electrical components through both small business set-asides and unrestricted competitions. Jo-Kell Inc.'s contract history demonstrates its established capability as both prime contractor and subcontractor to major defense organizations, with previous engagements supporting naval shipbuilding and military depot operations. This purchase order reflects the agency's continued reliance on experienced small business vendors to provide mission-critical electrical components that maintain operational readiness across military installations.