Indefinite Delivery Contract SPM50003D0042

This Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc., doing business as Howmet Fastening Systems, a subsidiary of Alcoa Extrusions, Inc. The contract has a ceiling value of $0.00 and covers the delivery of various aerospace and industrial fasteners, hardware, and components, including screws, nuts, stud assemblies, receptacles, washers, and other turned parts. These products are used in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of military aircraft, vehicles, and other defense systems. The contract was awarded on October 1, 2002, with a period of performance through August 7, 2006.

The task orders issued under this IDC demonstrate Howmet Fastening Systems' role as a prime contractor providing a diverse array of fasteners and related items to support the Department of Defense's supply chain and logistics needs. The company has received numerous fixed-price delivery orders and purchase orders from various defense agencies, particularly the DLA Aviation, DLA Land and Maritime, and the Department of the Navy. The contracted items include turnlock fasteners, stud assemblies, straight tube adapters, socket head cap screws, self-locking nuts, retaining rings, and other specialized hardware components. The majority of the contract awards do not have set-aside designations, indicating Howmet Fastening Systems' status as a large business in the defense contracting arena.