Purchase Order SPE8E726P0242

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $19,424 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 centrifugal fan. The contract, awarded on December 12, 2025, carries an ultimate completion date of April 13, 2026, and was issued without a small business set-aside designation. Ashland Electric Products will perform the work at its Rochester facility, leveraging its specialized expertise in designing and manufacturing high-performance electric motors, fans, blowers, and related mechanical components for military applications.

Ashland Electric Products Inc. is an established supplier to the Department of Defense, with a demonstrated track record serving the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command. The company has historically provided various fan types—including tubeaxial, vaneaxial, and circulating fans—and has supported critical defense programs such as the Patriot missile system. Additionally, Ashland Electric has served as a subcontractor to major defense primes including BAE Systems, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin. This centrifugal fan procurement supports the Defense department's equipment and construction needs while drawing on the contractor's established capabilities in delivering specialized components for military aircraft and weapons systems.