This Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division to Grand Industries Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Grand Haven, Michigan. The IDC has a ceiling value of $250,000 and covers a wide range of automotive parts and equipment assemblies including fifth wheel assemblies, pintle hooks, preformed hoses, and vehicular strut assemblies. These critical spare parts and consumable supplies support the maintenance, repair, and sustainment needs of the U.S. military's ground and maritime equipment both domestically and globally.
Under this IDC, DLA has issued a firm fixed-price delivery order to Grand Industries Inc. for the delivery of 8,509 Fifth Wheel Assemblies, valued at $90,246.24, with a completion date of May 1, 2023. This delivery order was not set aside for small businesses. The original solicitation was a total small business set-aside, indicating Grand Industries Inc.'s status as a preferred vendor for these types of defense components. The streamlined procurement process established through this IDC allows DLA to rapidly acquire critical spare parts and consumable supplies, ensuring the operational readiness of military equipment.