Purchase Order SPE8E526P0336

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Construction and Equipment division awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Derby, Kansas, for the supply of protective plastic tape. The contract, valued at $43,263, was awarded on December 3, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of April 2, 2026. This award carries no small business set-aside designation and represents a continuation of DLA's ongoing procurement of electrical and industrial components critical to defense operations and logistics support.

Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, Inc. is an established federal supplier registered with the System for Award Management since 2002, holding certifications as a Woman-Owned Small Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, and Department of Transportation Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. The company maintains a robust portfolio of active contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency, including three Indefinite Delivery Contracts with combined ceiling values exceeding $745,000 across DLA Aviation, Land and Maritime, and Construction and Equipment divisions. The contractor's specialized product offerings in electrical insulation materials, connectors, and industrial supplies position it as a strategic supplier within the federal defense industrial base, with demonstrated subcontracting relationships including work with Lockheed Martin Corporation.