Award facts
- Opportunity
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- SPE4A726R0145 Solicitation number
- Combined order value
- $76,970 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 31% complete
- IDV ceiling 3% used
- $2,500,000.00
- Maximum order
- $2,500,000.00
- 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
The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract to Ara, Inc. (doing business as Aerospace Research Associates) on March 2, 2026, with a contract ceiling of $2.5 million and a completion date of March 1, 2028. This is a total small business set-aside contract.
Ara, Inc. is a veteran-owned small business headquartered in San Dimas, California, specializing in aerospace engineering and defense logistics support. The company supplies specialized aviation parts and engineering expertise to the Department of Defense, with a primary focus on aircraft readiness and operational capabilities.
The IDIQ procures specialized aviation components for DLA Aviation, including aircraft seat cushions, resilient weapon mounts, spacers, sleeves, control equipment, and other mechanical components critical to military aircraft maintenance. Performance occurs at Ara, Inc.'s California-based facilities.
The contract runs from award through March 1, 2028, representing the base period and any included options. No task order activity is present in the source.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushion, seat, aircra | Aviation (DLA) | $76,970 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract SPE4A726D0209?
SPE4A726D0209 was awarded to Ara, Inc. by Aviation (Defense Logistics Agency) on March 2, 2026.
How much is contract SPE4A726D0209 worth?
Orders under SPE4A726D0209 have obligated $76,970. SPE4A726D0209's own ceiling is $2,500,000. A single order can be worth up to $2,500,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract SPE4A726D0209?
1 order has been placed under SPE4A726D0209, the latest on May 28, 2026.
Who can order from contract SPE4A726D0209?
SPE4A726D0209 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract SPE4A726D0209 competed?
The extent of competition for SPE4A726D0209 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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