R.e. Darling Co., Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division on September 3, 2025, with a contract ceiling value of $250,000 and a one-year performance period extending through September 3, 2026. This total small business set-aside contract procures seals under National Stock Number 5330012482754, with an estimated requirement of approximately 12 orders annually and a guaranteed minimum purchase quantity of 33 units. The procurement was solicited via Request for Quote with delivery requirements to various DLA depots throughout the continental United States and overseas consolidation points, with initial delivery mandated within 87 days of award. The contract vehicle enables flexible, streamlined procurement of specialized seals to support Defense Logistics Agency inventory requirements and military operational readiness.
As an established supplier to the Department of Defense since 2001, R.e. Darling Co., Inc. brings substantial manufacturing expertise in rubber and composite components, having previously delivered air hose assemblies, oxygen generator hoses, cable assemblies, connector assemblies, protective equipment, and related technical items across multiple DLA divisions. The company holds multiple existing Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Land and Maritime, DLA Aviation, and DLA Troop Support, demonstrating a track record of reliable performance in delivering specialized industrial components critical to defense logistics operations. This seal procurement contract aligns with R.e. Darling's core manufacturing capabilities and established relationship with the Defense Logistics Agency, positioning the contractor to efficiently fulfill the agency's as-needed procurement requirements while maintaining supply chain continuity for military sustainment operations.