Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A626D60JH

Astral Air Parts LLC, a small business limited liability company based in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on February 4, 2026, with a ceiling value of $350,000 and an ultimate completion date of February 4, 2027. This Total Small Business set-aside contract procures retailing rings (National Stock Number 5325007942742), specialized aerospace fasteners critical to military aircraft maintenance and repair operations. The contract structure includes a guaranteed minimum quantity of 5 units with an estimated 52 units required for the initial order and approximately 12 orders anticipated annually throughout the contract period. Items will be shipped to various DLA depots located throughout the continental United States and overseas consolidation and containerization points. Astral Air Parts LLC will serve as the prime contractor and will directly fulfill all contract obligations without identified subcontractors, consistent with its established performance record across its existing IDC portfolio with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime.

The underlying solicitation, posted on January 12, 2026, with a quote submission deadline of January 27, 2026, was designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and invited quotes from all responsible small business sources on a competitive basis. The procurement vehicle is structured as an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract with a one-year base term or until aggregate orders reach the $350,000 ceiling, whichever occurs first, providing the Defense Logistics Agency with flexible procurement capability for recurring orders of mission-critical retaining ring components on an as-needed basis. This contract supports Department of Defense aircraft readiness and maintenance operations across multiple service branches and reflects the government's recognition of Astral Air Parts LLC's small business status, quality certifications (ISO 9001 and AS9120), and demonstrated expertise in aerospace fastener supply within the federal procurement ecosystem.