Purchase Order SPE8E526P0145

Black Rhino Recycling Inc., a woman-owned small business specializing in recycled plastic lumber and non-wood construction materials, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $9,315.20 by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Construction and Equipment division. The contract, issued on October 28, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 9, 2025, calls for the supply of lumber and non-wood timber products to support Department of Defense construction and facilities engineering requirements. Performance will occur in Clairton, Pennsylvania, where the company manufactures its sustainable building materials. This award carries no small business set-aside designation and represents one of over 100 purchase orders the company has received from DLA since 2021.

Black Rhino Recycling's selection reflects the company's established capability as a reliable supplier of innovative, environmentally-friendly alternatives to chemically treated wood products for military applications. The contractor maintains an active SAM.gov registration dating to April 2002 and has demonstrated consistent performance delivering structural-grade plastic lumber, timbers, planking, and piles to DLA distribution centers across the United States and internationally, including locations supporting operations in Germany and Ukraine. The company's recent contract history indicates award values typically ranging from under $1,000 to approximately $195,000, with products supporting diverse Defense Department construction, housing, and base operations missions.