John J. Schwind

John J. Schwind, operating as Schwind Machine, is a Portland, Oregon-based sole proprietorship registered as a self-certified small disadvantaged business since June 2008. The company specializes in manufacturing precision-engineered mechanical components and hardware for defense and military applications, serving as a prime contractor to the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency. Schwind Machine has established itself as a reliable supplier of specialized mechanical parts integral to military equipment systems, with a consistent track record of federal contract awards demonstrating technical expertise and operational capacity.

Schwind Machine's federal contract portfolio reflects a diverse range of precision-manufactured mechanical components delivered exclusively to the Defense Logistics Agency across multiple operational divisions. The company has manufactured numerous mounting plates, brackets, hinges, access covers, lock-release levers, protective covers, clamps, spacers, and related hardware components, with contract values ranging from approximately $300 to nearly $6,000 per award. The vast majority of work has been procured by the DLA Land and Maritime division, with additional awards from the DLA Aviation, Construction and Equipment, and Hardware divisions. All contracts have been structured as firm-fixed-price purchase orders without set-aside designations, with the exception of one 2022 award that carried a Total Small Business set-aside designation. The company operates exclusively as a prime contractor with no subcontractor relationships evident in the award history. Since 2021, Schwind Machine has received over 40 federal contract awards, demonstrating sustained demand for its manufacturing capabilities and establishing the business as an integral component of the federal defense supply chain for specialized mechanical hardware.