Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A621DC122

Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Alcoa Extrusions Inc., was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on July 28, 2021, with a ceiling value of $663,843.75 and ultimate completion date of July 27, 2026. The contract procures stud assemblies and turnlock fasteners—specialized aerospace hardware components critical to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of military aircraft and defense systems. No socioeconomic set-aside was applied to this award, reflecting the contractor's status as a large business. Performance occurs at Howmet's facility in Simi Valley, California. As a key supplier within the defense industrial base, Howmet Fastening Systems leverages its expertise in precision fastening systems to support the Department of Defense's aviation logistics operations and supply chain requirements.

The contract has generated ten delivery orders between July 2021 and January 2025, with individual order values ranging from approximately $32,450 to $135,247 on a firm-fixed-price basis. These delivery orders span multiple fiscal years and reflect sustained demand for stud assemblies and turnlock fasteners across military aviation platforms. The sequential issuance of delivery orders under this indefinite delivery vehicle demonstrates the government's reliance on Howmet Fastening Systems as a stable, qualified supplier for these specialized components. DLA Aviation utilizes this contract structure to efficiently procure fastening hardware as operational requirements arise, enabling rapid replenishment of critical spare parts inventories necessary to maintain military aircraft readiness and operational availability.