Tom J Riddle Inc.
Eagle River, WI Doing business as Gard Specialists
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 621 State Rd 17, Eagle River, WI 54521, USA
- Website
- gardspecialists.com
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 37 Transportation Equipment
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $5,288 |
| FY2025 | $44,823 |
| FY2024 | $14,669 |
| FY2023 | $1,222 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $5,288 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insert, screw thread | Aviation (DLA) | $5,288 | |
| Insert, screw thread | Aviation (DLA) | $4,669 | |
| Insert, screw thread | Aviation (DLA) | $2,108 | |
| Insert, screw thread | Aviation (DLA) | $5,885 | |
| Insert, screw thread | Aviation (DLA) | $2,957 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textron Systems Corp | N0002423C2452 | $208,573 |
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About the company
Tom J Riddle Inc., doing business as Gard Specialists, manufactures high-precision screw thread inserts and related aerospace hardware for the Defense Logistics Agency and the Department of Defense as a prime contractor operating entirely in full-and-open competition, with no set-aside designations across its federal footprint. The company is a self-certified small disadvantaged business, for-profit Subchapter S corporation headquartered in Eagle River, Wisconsin, holding Federal Aviation Administration Designated Engineering Representative approval for high-strength threaded inserts used to repair stripped threads in piston and turbine engine cases, airframes, and instrument systems.
Gard Specialists' federal work concentrates on DLA Aviation purchase orders for threaded-insert components. Recent representative awards include a $5,287.68 firm fixed-price purchase order from DLA Aviation in November 2025 for screw thread inserts (8511763321), a $9,274.32 order in October 2024 for similar components (8510958026), and an $11,862 order in September 2024 (8510923034). The company competes across Defense Logistics Agency lines — Aviation, Troop Support Hardware, and General categories — with work consistently valued in the sub-ten-thousand-dollar range per transaction, reflecting the nature of component-level procurement.
Customer concentration is heavily defense-focused. The top five customer agencies account for 71% of awards by count: Department of the Army Materiel Command TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (89 awards, $54 thousand combined potential value), Department of the Army (74 awards, $56 thousand), DLA Aviation (30 awards, $84 thousand), DLA Troop Support Hardware (28 awards, $24 thousand), and the United States Marine Corps (18 awards, $55 thousand). DLA Aviation and the broader Army customer base dominate both award volume and dollar potential. Gard Specialists operates almost entirely under a single vehicle: a Blanket Purchase Agreement (GS06F5GDSP) hosting 134 task orders, representing the primary channel for federal procurement.
Award activity has been irregular. The vendor received 14 awards in 2021, 12 in 2020, and 1 in 2022, followed by 9 in 2024 and 4 in 2025 — a pattern suggesting demand-driven ordering rather than sustained contract vehicles. Combined potential value across all 337 awards in the source data totals $363 thousand, though combined dollars obligated reach $882 thousand, indicating invoiced delivery exceeding initial ceilings. The company maintains a minimal sub footprint: one recent sub award to Textron Systems Corp in April 2025 for long-lead-time material on the LCAC 100 Class Craft program. Gard Specialists' NAICS concentration aligns with its product portfolio: Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing (233 awards), Hardware Manufacturing (50 awards), and Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (21 awards), with PSC codes dominated by Sets, Kits, and Outfits of Hand Tools (253 awards) and Fastening Devices (64 awards).
SBA capabilities narrative
GARD Specialists supplies Distinctively Unique Maintenance Products of unusually high quality. Since 1969, we've developed and marketed specialty maintenance solutions for heavy industrial operations, small businesses, and individual users nationwide.
We stand apart through our unique products, expert technical support, and skilled sales force-delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that reduce downtime and boost operational efficiency.
Our flagship product line, GARDserts, offers permanent thread repair solutions designed for durability and long-term performance. These innovative inserts reflect our commitment to providing lifetime value and reliability.
At GARD, we stand by our promise: GARD Again-Maintenance Solutions You Can Trust for a Lifetime.
Quick answers
Is Tom J Riddle Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Tom J Riddle Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through April 27, 2027.
How much has Tom J Riddle Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $44,823 to Tom J Riddle Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $66,002 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Tom J Riddle Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Tom J Riddle Inc. ranked #41 in NAICS 331315 and #88 in PSC 5325 in FY2025.
What is Tom J Riddle Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Tom J Riddle Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Insert, screw thread (SPE4A626V3284), from Aviation (DLA), on November 18, 2025.
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