Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A726D0059

Aerometals, Inc., a small business aerospace components manufacturer based in El Dorado Hills, California, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation on November 3, 2025, with a contract ceiling of $2.5 million and performance period extending through November 2, 2030. Under this Total Small Business set-aside contract, Aerometals will supply Cylinder Assembly components for B-52 Aircraft platforms, with procurement structured as an Indefinite Quantity Contract requiring 30-day delivery schedules and compliance with critical specifications including First Article Testing, Export Control Certification, and National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 Defense of Department Assessment Requirements. The contract establishes a five-year base ordering period with an estimated maximum order quantity of 100 units, utilizing FOB Destination terms with origin inspection and acceptance protocols.

This procurement supports DLA Aviation's ongoing sustainment and maintenance operations for the B-52 fleet by providing a flexible contracting vehicle to address unpredictable component requirements through task order issuance. Aerometals' selection reflects its established capabilities as a critical aerospace supplier with demonstrated expertise manufacturing high-precision military aviation components, including structural assemblies, duct components, and specialized mechanical parts across multiple military platforms including the F-15, F-16, and B-52 aircraft. The contract's structure as a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract enables efficient procurement of this Configuration Control and Critical Application item (NSN 1680-002160958) under NAICS code 336413, supporting the Defense Logistics Agency's mission to sustain military aircraft readiness through reliable supply chain partnerships with qualified small business contractors.