Bradley-Thompson Tool Company, operating as BT Aerospace, was awarded a $49,700 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction and Equipment division on January 30, 2025, for the procurement of aircraft slings (NSN 3940015822076). The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of November 26, 2025, originated from a Request for Quotation solicitation posted on January 2, 2025, seeking 10 aircraft slings for delivery to DLA Distribution within 90 days of order placement. This procurement was not designated as a small business set-aside, allowing all qualified vendors to compete for the award.
Bradley-Thompson Tool Company, a small business manufacturer based in Livonia, Michigan, specializes in producing critical aerospace and defense components for the Department of Defense. The company's selection for this award reflects its demonstrated capability in manufacturing specialized hardware and assemblies, supported by its established relationship with DLA across multiple divisions and an existing portfolio of active indefinite delivery contracts. The aircraft sling procurement represents a routine logistics requirement within DLA's supply chain operations, leveraging the contractor's proven manufacturing expertise in aerospace-related components and equipment.