The federal contract IDV award SPE4A720D0093 was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to Malone's CNC Machining Inc., a small business manufacturer of military aircraft parts and assemblies. The indefinite delivery contract, valued up to $72,672.30, enables DLA Aviation to procure various aircraft structural components such as ribs, stiffeners, panels, and assemblies on an as-needed basis through January 2025. This includes a specific $1,999,999.99 IDIQ contract for nose seal assemblies for the C-135 aircraft, as well as several other IDIQ contracts valued up to $250,000 for filler trailing edge parts, structural fittings, seal retainers, and spring assemblies. The contract is not set-aside, but Malone's CNC Machining has secured some small business set-aside awards from DLA Aviation in the past. The company's expertise in precision CNC machining and fabrication of aerospace parts supports the military's aviation readiness and logistics programs. Delivery orders issued against this IDV contract, such as the $2,365.95 order for 8,507 aircraft rib stiffeners, are performed at Malone's facility in Grove, Oklahoma.
The original solicitation for this IDV contract was a sole-source HUBZone small business set-aside for an indefinite quantity contract to provide a specific aircraft rib stiffener part (NSN 1560-01-633-4760) used on the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The government intended to negotiate solely with Malone's CNC Machining and other approved sources listed in the pre-solicitation notice, which included several other small businesses. This procurement, valued up to $72,672.30 over 5 years, aims to ensure a reliable supply chain for this critical aircraft structural component to maintain AWACS fleet readiness.
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