Tektite Industries, Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Trenton, New Jersey, was awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on September 18, 2025, with a $250,000 ceiling and ultimate completion date of September 17, 2030. This contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, establishes a flexible procurement vehicle for military-grade flashlights and specialized light-emitting diode (LED) lighting products to support U.S. military operational requirements. The contract replaces Tektite's predecessor IDC awarded October 7, 2021, which maintained an identical $250,000 ceiling. All work will be performed at the contractor's manufacturing facility in Trenton, New Jersey. The company's established relationship with DLA Aviation, spanning multiple years of consistent delivery of rugged LED lighting solutions meeting stringent military specifications, demonstrates its capability to fulfill this critical defense procurement requirement.
Under this IDC, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has already issued the first delivery order on September 23, 2025, valued at $1,436.40 on a firm fixed-price basis for flashlights with an October 23, 2025 completion date. The delivery order structure enables DLA Aviation to issue task orders throughout the five-year performance period while maintaining cost control through the established ceiling, allowing efficient procurement of defense-grade lighting equipment. Tektite's product portfolio encompasses flashlights, infrared strobes, and marker lights, with historical delivery orders under the previous IDC ranging from approximately $2,080 to $3,300. The contract vehicle supports the federal government's commitment to small business participation in federal contracting while ensuring reliable supply of specialized lighting equipment for military operational demands.
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