Shwayder Co

Shwayder Co is a small business manufacturer of aviation parts and equipment located in Birmingham, Michigan, with additional operations in Ozark, Alabama. The company is registered as a for-profit Subchapter S corporation and has been active in federal contracting since 2001, specializing in producing critical aerospace components for military aircraft, particularly focusing on skid shoe kits and skid tube assemblies. As a registered vendor in SAM.gov, Shwayder Co has established itself as a key supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, providing essential parts that support maintenance, repair, and logistics programs for military aircraft fleets.

The company's federal contract awards primarily involve the production of specialized aviation components, with a specific focus on items like SHOE,SKID TUBE ASSE and SKID SHOE KIT,HEAVY. These contracts are predominantly awarded by DLA Aviation and are typically firm fixed-price delivery orders or purchase orders. While most contracts have not been set aside for specific business categories, Shwayder Co has received several awards under Total Small Business set-aside designations. The contract values range from approximately $11,000 to $379,000, demonstrating the company's capability to handle various contract sizes. The National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for their products indicate they are critical components used in helicopter and aircraft maintenance, with delivery locations including military logistics centers and distribution points across the United States.

Shwayder Co holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with DLA Aviation, with ceiling values ranging from $250,000 to $2,000,000. These IDCs are primarily for shoe, skid tube assemblies and skid shoe kits, with performance periods extending from 2022 to 2029. The most recent IDC, awarded in October 2024, is set aside for small businesses and has a $2,000,000 ceiling, indicating the company's continued strategic importance in the defense manufacturing ecosystem. These contracts enable DLA Aviation to efficiently procure essential aviation spare parts as needed, with task orders issued periodically for specific quantities and types of components. The IDCs demonstrate Shwayder Co's ongoing role in supporting military aviation readiness and depot-level repair capabilities through the provision of specialized aerospace parts.

Manufacturing of Surfacite Helicopter Skid Shoes, MaxAlloy Wear-Resistant Bars, MaxAlloy Drill-Proof Security Plates, MaxAlloy Snowplow Shoes.