Purchase Order SPE8E726P0113

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $17,394 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 is set aside for small businesses and carries an ultimate completion date of March 16, 2026. Ashland Electric Products Inc. specializes in the design and production of high-performance electric motors, fans, blowers, and related mechanical components primarily serving defense applications across various military branches and defense agencies.

This award reflects Ashland Electric's established role as a trusted supplier of specialized electrical and mechanical components to 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 supports critical defense programs including the Patriot missile system and various military aircraft platforms. Ashland Electric has also demonstrated capability as a subcontractor to major defense primes including BAE Systems, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Vertex Aerospace, further establishing its credentials in supporting U.S. military equipment and weapons systems.