Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A724D0228

This Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation to A.J. Associates Manufacturing & Engineering CO. Inc., doing business as AJ Associates. The contract has a ceiling value of $3,115,888.00 and a period of performance from July 2024 to July 2029. AJ Associates, a small business manufacturer of aerospace parts and components, will provide a variety of specialized items to support various aviation and missile programs within the Department of Defense. This includes components such as bell cranks, deflectors, balance weights, door assemblies, insulation blankets, support structures, panels, fittings, and other aircraft parts. The contract was awarded as a single-award, small business set-aside, allowing AJ Associates to serve as the prime contractor. The procurement will utilize an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) structure, enabling DLA Aviation to issue task orders and delivery orders over the five-year ordering period to ensure a steady supply of critical aerospace components, primarily for the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft.

The original solicitation, issued by DLA Aviation, sought proposals for an IQC to provide Riser Terminal Assemblies for the B-52 aircraft. This critical application item has an estimated annual quantity of 56 units over the five-year base contract. Offerors must pass Government First Article Testing within 120 days of award and deliver production units within 264 days of FAT approval. The procurement will be evaluated based on a combination of price, past performance, and other factors outlined in the solicitation. This contract allows DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime to procure a variety of specialized aerospace parts and components through a streamlined IDV mechanism.