Purchase Order SPE8E426V0029

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) awarded a $126,768 firm fixed price purchase order to Rudy & Associates on October 6, 2025, for the procurement of metal plates under National Stock Number 9515009140439. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, requires delivery of 12 units of metal plates to the DLA Distribution facility W1A8 within 104 days of order placement. Rudy & Associates, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA-certified HUBZone firm located in Fort Worth, Texas, and operated by Ernest Rudy III, specializes in manufacturing military-specification metal components and has maintained a longstanding relationship with the DLA across its Land and Maritime, Construction and Equipment, and Aviation divisions.

This award supports the DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment division's mission to maintain critical inventory levels at DLA distribution centers. The contract is structured as a straightforward purchase order with a firm fixed price arrangement and an ultimate completion date of March 5, 2026. Rudy & Associates' established expertise in producing rolled steel shapes and metal plates, combined with its status as a small business concern, made it a qualified recipient for this total small business set-aside procurement. The contractor's history of consistent performance on similar DLA metal component contracts demonstrates its capability to meet military specifications and delivery timelines required for this engagement.