The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, which supports procurement for the U.S. Department of Defense, awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to Defense Support Services, Inc., a certified HUBZone small business, for the delivery of various aviation consumable items and spare parts. The contract has a ceiling value of $249,999.99 and a period of performance extending to March 2026. Under this single-award IDC, DLA Aviation has placed multiple firm fixed price delivery orders for hardware items such as retaining rings, spanning a range of National Stock Numbers. The delivery orders, valued at approximately $174 each, require Defense Support Services to supply the products to DLA's location in Arlington, Texas. While no set-aside designations were applied to the individual delivery orders, Defense Support Services leverages its small business certifications, including HUBZone, to secure these contracts to support ongoing military aircraft maintenance and supply chain management activities.
The IDC and associated delivery orders enable DLA Aviation to efficiently procure off-the-shelf parts and materials as needed over the contract term, ensuring a reliable supply of essential hardware components for the U.S. Department of Defense. By maintaining these long-term contract vehicles with certified small businesses like Defense Support Services, DLA Aviation can streamline its aviation logistics operations and enhance overall military readiness.
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