The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has awarded an indefinite delivery contract (IDC) to The Aeronautical Instrument And Radio Company (AirCo), a woman-owned small business manufacturer, for the delivery of aircraft navigational instruments and avionics components. The IDC has a ceiling value of $1,303,979 and a period of performance through July 2026. Under this contract, DLA Aviation has issued multiple delivery orders to AirCo for distance indicators, with values ranging from $64,200 to $69,439. These firm fixed-price awards support the agency's mission to provide critical aviation spare parts and equipment to the U.S. military. While the IDC does not carry a set-aside designation, AirCo has received some previous contracts from DLA as a small business. The company also holds other IDCs with DLA for related products like course counter assemblies and synchro receivers, which allow the agency to efficiently procure these specialized components as needs arise.
The original sources sought notice indicated that DLA Aviation was conducting market research to identify capable manufacturers for the distance indicator item, with the anticipation of potentially setting aside the requirement for small businesses. Based on the responses received, the agency determined that a single award IDC would be the appropriate procurement approach, enabling flexibility to issue delivery orders as requirements materialize. The contract aims to secure a reliable supply of these essential aviation instruments to support the readiness of military aircraft and weapons systems.