Purchase Order SPE8E725P0982

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $15,445 firm fixed-price purchase order to Ashland Electric Products Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer based in Rochester, New Hampshire, for the procurement of a tubeaxial fan. The contract, set aside for small businesses, was awarded on August 11, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of February 27, 2026. Ashland Electric Products Inc. specializes in the design and production of high-performance electric motors, fans, blowers, and related mechanical components that support critical defense applications across multiple military branches and agencies.

The award reflects Ashland Electric's established role as a trusted supplier within the defense industrial base, particularly for the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command. The company maintains a significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicle contract with the Department of the Army valued at $1.16 million through November 2025, which encompasses delivery orders for spare parts and components supporting military aircraft and weapons systems, including the Patriot missile system. Beyond its direct government contracts, Ashland Electric has also provided fan and blower assemblies as a subcontractor to major defense prime contractors including BAE Systems, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin, demonstrating its capability to support diverse and mission-critical procurement requirements across the defense sector.