1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | SPE4A7-26-D-0278 (unhyphenated: SPE4A726D0278) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
ORO Manufacturing
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $4.8M obligated across 94 contracts
|
| Award / Modification Amount (2026-07-13) | $16,500,000 ($16.5M) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Defense Logistics Agency |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | SPE4A7: DLA Aviation, Richmond |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE (1 BID) · ORO Manufacturing wins $16.5M contract for aircraft seats This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1). |
| Work Locations & Funding | Determined at the contract or task-order level |
| Estimated Completion Date | See order schedule |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
Department of War Daily Contracts Release · 2026-07-13 (Defense Logistics Agency)
Official war.gov source ↗ ·
AwardTape 2026-07-13 Release
ORO Manufacturing wins $16.5M contract for aircraft seats This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1). Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support small business.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: ORO Manufacturing
- Delivery Runway: Active through multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: U.S. defense procurement contract record
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract SPE4A7-26-D-0278 when contacting ORO Manufacturing Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: SPE4A7 (DLA Aviation, Richmond)
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE (1 BID) (ORO Manufacturing wins $16.5M contract for aircraft seats This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1).)
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Defense Logistics Agency FOIA (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact ORO Manufacturing Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract SPE4A7-26-D-0278.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office SPE4A7 (DLA Aviation, Richmond)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | SPE4A7-27-D-0029 | Tarrant County Association for the Blind | $24.6M | Oct 25, 2031 | Tarrant County Association for the Blind, Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a maximum $24,583,698 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity co... |
| 2026-10-01 | SPE4A7-26-D-0457 | Martin Military | $9.7M | - | Martin Military wins $9.7M contract for pre-corrosion anodes. Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support signed Sep 27, 2026 small business. |
| 2026-09-08 | SPE4A7-26-P-D007 | Aerospace & Commercial Technologies | $9.3M | Jul 3, 2029 | Aerospace & Commercial Technologies wins $9.3M contract for F-16 horizontal stabilizers. Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support Hill work ... |
| 2026-08-24 | SPE4A7-26-D-0417 | - | $37.6M | Aug 23, 2031 | Avox System wins $37.6M contract for demand oxygen regulators. Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support work through Aug 23, 2031. |
| 2026-08-17 | SPE4A7-26-D-0415 | Essex Industries | $41.0M | Aug 16, 2029 | Essex Industries wins $41.0M contract for emergency rescue units. Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support work through Aug 16, 2029 small b... |
| 2026-08-10 | SPE4A7-26-D-0269 | AVOX Systems | $9.2M | - | AVOX Systems wins $9.2M contract for oxygen masks This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1). Defense L... |
| 2026-06-15 | SPE4A7-26-D-0350 | Wilcox Industries | $11.8M | - | Wilcox Industries wins $11.8M contract for viewer mounts This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1). De... |
| 2026-04-20 | SPE4A7-26-D-0251 | Elbit Systems of America | $21.7M | - | Elbit Systems of America wins $21.7M contract for image intensifiers This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 320... |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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