Purchase Order SPE8E425PQ471

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a $41,950 firm fixed-price purchase order to Rudy & Associates for the procurement of metal sheets (NSN 9535014678232) with an ultimate completion date of January 5, 2026. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, was awarded to Ernest Rudy III on August 22, 2025, following a Request for Quote solicitation that closed on August 11, 2025. Rudy & Associates, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and SBA-certified HUBZone firm based in Fort Worth, Texas, will perform the work at its Fort Worth facility. The vendor specializes in manufacturing metal products to military specifications and has maintained a consistent contracting relationship with DLA's various divisions since its SAM.gov registration in 2002.

This award represents continuation of DLA's supply chain management activities under its construction and equipment procurement functions, specifically for nonferrous metal products used to maintain critical inventory levels at DLA distribution centers. The solicitation required delivery of metal sheets to DLA Distribution Warner Robins within 30 days of order placement. Rudy & Associates' established track record includes three active Indefinite Delivery Contracts valued at $250,000 each with DLA Land and Maritime, further demonstrating the contractor's capability to reliably supply specialized metal components across multiple military supply divisions. The Total Small Business set-aside designation supports the agency's commitment to awarding contracts to qualified small business enterprises while fulfilling operational requirements for essential defense logistics materials.