The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to Defense Support Services, Inc., a minority-owned small business certified as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) firm, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. The single-award IDC, valued at up to $250,000, covers the delivery of a variety of aviation consumables and spare parts, including nuts, bolts, screws, rivets, turnlock fasteners, and other hardware essential for aircraft maintenance and DLA's supply chain operations. Under this contract vehicle, DLA can issue delivery orders as needed over the performance period, which extends to 2026. The delivery orders summarized demonstrate Defense Support Services fulfilling requirements for stud turnlock fasteners across multiple National Stock Numbers, with firm-fixed-price values ranging from $1,729.35 to $2,500.62. The majority of these awards do not utilize small business set-asides, though Defense Support Services' socioeconomic certifications allow it to compete for and secure some set-aside contracts as well. The company's geographic footprint is centered around Arlington, Texas, where it performs the contracted work.
By maintaining this long-term IDC, Defense Support Services positions itself as a reliable supplier of aviation consumables and hardware to DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime. This supports the agency's broader mission of equipping the U.S. armed forces with the parts and materials needed for military readiness and operations. The IDC's flexibility and ceiling value enable DLA to efficiently source a wide range of necessary items through a single, experienced small business contractor, rather than managing multiple discrete procurements.
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