Wood Dale, Illinois — AAR CORP., a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has been awarded a new contract to provide mobility solutions to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.
The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract includes a one-year base period and four one-year option periods with a total value of up to $85 million. The firm-fixed contract permits the government to order a comprehensive suite of specialized shipping and storage containers, shelters, and accessories.
Proud of its consistent performance in quality and customer service, AAR manufactures versatile, lightweight solutions that enhance the user’s ability to move personnel and equipment in support of operational requirements. Customers include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and other federal civilian agencies.
Mike Ritter, AAR’s Vice President and General Manager of Mobility Systems, said “AAR has provided mobility solutions to the U.S. government for more than 30 years and is grateful for their continued confidence and support. Our proven, field-tested solutions support evolving logistical challenges faced by today’s warfighters.”
About AAR : AAR (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Repair & Engineering, Integrated Solutions, and Expeditionary Services.
AAR Contracted by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support
Aviation services company AAR Corp was awarded a minimum 1-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide mobility solutions to the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support worldwide
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a major subordinate command of the DLA that provides a wide range of supplies and services to U.S. military members, federal agencies, and partner nations around the world. It is responsible for four key supply chains: food and feeding equipment; clothing and textiles, including uniforms and other gear; construction and equipment materials, from lightbulbs to bulldozers; and medical materiel and pharmaceuticals. The organization’s history dates back to the Schuylkill Arsenal in 1799, which served as a warehouse for military supplies and later became a major clothing and uniform manufacturer for the U.S. military, eventually expanding its mission to include medical and food supplies, culminating in the establishment of the modern-day DLA Troop Support.
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- The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support utilizes private companies for logistics support through programs like the "Prime Vendor" and "Tailored Logistics Support" models, which allow them to leverage commercial best practices and supply chains to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Under these arrangements, private vendors are awarded contracts to manage and deliver a wide range of goods, from food and medical supplies to special operational equipment, directly to military customers. This approach shifts the responsibility for inventory management and warehousing to the private sector, streamlining the process and reducing delivery times for the end user while also enabling the DLA to more easily work with small businesses to meet its contracting goals.