Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A725D5642

Craft Manufacturing and Tooling Inc. (CMT), a small business manufacturer based in Hot Springs, Arkansas, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $250,000 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on August 14, 2025. This Total Small Business set-aside contract is designated for the production of aircraft stiffeners (National Stock Number 1560017001348) and extends through July 31, 2030. The contract supports DLA's mission to maintain military aircraft readiness by providing critical aerospace structural components on an as-needed basis, with delivery timelines ranging from 86 to 158 days to various Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) distribution points. As a registered small business manufacturer with expertise in precision-engineered aerospace components, CMT has demonstrated substantial capability through its extensive history supplying the Defense Logistics Agency with specialized structural parts and spare components essential to defense logistics operations.

This indefinite delivery vehicle enables DLA Aviation to procure aircraft stiffeners with guaranteed minimum quantities and an estimated multiple orders per year, providing operational flexibility while leveraging CMT's established manufacturing capabilities. CMT's qualification for this Defense-sector contract reflects its established track record as a key supplier for military aviation platforms, including previous performance on prime contracts and subcontract work for major defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. The contract represents one of three active Indefinite Delivery Contracts currently held by CMT with the Defense Logistics Agency, all designated as total small business set-asides, collectively positioning the company as a strategic partner in supporting sustained military aircraft maintenance and readiness operations.