Purchase Order SPE8E926V0534

Gladding Braided Products LLC, a small business manufacturer headquartered in South Otselic, New York, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $16,863.00 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction and Equipment division on December 22, 2025. The contract covers the procurement of fibrous rope and is scheduled for completion by February 25, 2026. Performance will take place at the contractor's manufacturing facility in South Otselic, New York. This award was issued under open competition with no set-aside designation, demonstrating Gladding Braided Products' competitive standing in the broader federal marketplace.

This purchase order represents a continuation of Gladding Braided Products' established relationship with the Defense Logistics Agency, which has awarded the company hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal contracts since 2023. The company maintains a significant $250,000 indefinite delivery contract with DLA's Land and Maritime division for fibrous twine procurement, designated as a total small business set-aside and awarded in October 2020. Gladding Braided Products specializes in manufacturing critical textile products including fibrous rope, cord, twine, wire braid, and mooring line—all essential materials supporting military equipment and logistics operations. The company's consistent performance as a domestic manufacturer positions it as a reliable supplier to the Department of Defense and U.S. military readiness.