Award facts
- Opportunity
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- NSN 1680-011001746 Pre-Solicitation · SPE4A724R0138 · Posted Oct 18, 2023
- Combined order value
- $630,565 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 32% used
- $2,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $2,000,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
Ara, Inc., a veteran-owned small business operating as Aerospace Research Associates and headquartered in San Dimas, California, was awarded a Total Small Business set-aside Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on April 11, 2024, valued at $2.0 million with an ultimate completion date of April 10, 2026. The contract procurement focuses on aircraft seat cushions and related aviation components critical to military aircraft readiness. The originating market research opportunity, posted in October 2023, identified Ara, Inc. and BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. as approved manufacturers for item 1680-011001746 (Cushion, Seat, Aircraft), with Ara, Inc. qualifying under part number D5073-1. Three delivery orders have been issued under this indefinite delivery vehicle to date: a $75,983.60 order awarded April 12, 2024 (completion February 28, 2025), a $110,521.60 order awarded June 14, 2024 (completion February 28, 2025), and a $97,101.12 order awarded July 21, 2025 (completion February 6, 2026). All delivery orders are structured as firm fixed-price arrangements with no set-aside designation and performed at Ara, Inc.'s facility in San Dimas, California.
The indefinite delivery contract mechanism enables DLA Aviation to rapidly procure specialized aerospace components to maintain aircraft fleet operational readiness across the U.S. Department of Defense. Ara, Inc.'s established expertise in aerospace engineering and defense logistics support, combined with its existing Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Land and Maritime divisions, positions the company as a capable prime contractor for aviation component procurement. The cumulative value of delivery orders issued ($283,606.32 through July 2025) represents approximately 14 percent of the contract ceiling, with the firm fixed-price structure providing cost certainty while the indefinite delivery framework allows DLA Aviation to acquire materials on an as-needed basis to support operational requirements and maintain aircraft operational capabilities.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushion, seat, aircra | Aviation (DLA) | $82,891 | |
| Cushion, seat, aircra | Aviation (DLA) | $97,101 | |
| Cushion, seat, aircra | Aviation (DLA) | $103,022 | |
| Cushion, seat, aircra | Aviation (DLA) | $161,046 | |
| Cushion, seat, aircra | Aviation (DLA) | $110,522 | |
| Cushion, seat, aircra | Aviation (DLA) | $75,984 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract SPE4A724D0152?
SPE4A724D0152 was awarded to Ara, Inc. by Aviation (Defense Logistics Agency) on April 11, 2024.
How much is contract SPE4A724D0152 worth?
Orders under SPE4A724D0152 have obligated $630,565. SPE4A724D0152's own ceiling is $2,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $2,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract SPE4A724D0152?
6 orders have been placed under SPE4A724D0152, the latest on December 19, 2025.
Who can order from contract SPE4A724D0152?
SPE4A724D0152 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract SPE4A724D0152 competed?
The extent of competition for SPE4A724D0152 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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