The Defense Logistics Agency's Construction and Equipment division awarded a $72,600 firm fixed-price purchase order to Rudy & Associates, a Fort Worth, Texas-based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, for the procurement of sheet metal. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, was awarded on April 24, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of November 10, 2025. The award responds to DLA Troop Support's solicitation for metal sheets (National Stock Number 9535005021903) required for delivery to DLA Distribution Depot Hill within 130 days, with the total procurement quantity of 11 sheets across two line items. Rudy & Associates, operating as a sole proprietorship since 2002, specializes in manufacturing military-specification metal products and components that meet stringent defense procurement standards.
Rudy & Associates' selection reflects the Defense Logistics Agency's strategic commitment to leveraging certified small business vendors within its supply chain operations. The company maintains multiple active Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA's Land and Maritime division, each valued at $250,000, demonstrating a consistent track record as a reliable supplier of specialized metallic components to the Department of Defense. With all manufacturing and fulfillment occurring at the company's Fort Worth facility, this purchase order supports DLA's broader mission to maintain efficient logistics support for military operations and infrastructure requirements through qualified small business contractors.