Centerless Grinding, Inc.

Centerless Grinding, Inc., doing business as C G I, is a self-certified small disadvantaged business located in Dardanelle, Arkansas, that specializes in manufacturing precision machined hardware components for federal government agencies. The company primarily supplies a wide range of fasteners and machined parts, including machine bolts, shear bolts, shoulder screws, close tolerance bolts, and various screw types to defense-related agencies. Centerless Grinding, Inc. has established itself as a consistent supplier of standard hardware items, predominantly serving the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation and Troop Support Hardware divisions through multiple contract vehicles.

The company has been awarded numerous federal contract awards, predominantly from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, focusing on providing specialized hardware components for military and aviation maintenance purposes. These contracts have consistently involved the supply of various bolt and screw types, including machine bolts, shear bolts, close tolerance bolts, socket head cap screws, shoulder screws, and hexagon head screws. Most of the contract awards have been unrestricted, though some have been designated as total small business set-asides. The contract values have ranged from minimal amounts like $90 to more substantial orders approaching $27,656, demonstrating the company's capability to handle diverse procurement requirements for critical hardware components used in military equipment maintenance and repair.

Centerless Grinding, Inc. holds multiple single-award Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDVs) with the Defense Logistics Agency, each typically valued at $250,000 and extending through 2022-2026. These IDVs cover specific hardware categories such as machine bolts, shear bolts, shoulder screws, and close tolerance bolts, with most being total small business set-aside contracts. The IDVs enable the agency to order hardware on an as-needed basis, providing flexibility in procurement. The contract vehicles span multiple Defense Logistics Agency divisions, including Aviation and Troop Support Hardware, and allow for streamlined ordering of critical spare parts to maintain supply chain readiness for military aircraft, ground vehicles, and associated equipment. The IDVs consistently specify Dardanelle, Arkansas as the performance location, underlining the company's role as a prime contractor supplying essential machined hardware components.