The Naval Supply Systems Command awarded a $3,140 firm fixed-price purchase order to D.L. Martin CO., a small business manufacturer based in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, for the procurement of bearing sleeves (National Stock Number 1H-3120-016442992-D4). The contract, awarded on March 5, 2025, calls for delivery of 20 units to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, with completion required by September 8, 2025. This award is designated as a total small business set-aside, reflecting the government's commitment to supporting small business participation in the defense supply chain.
D.L. Martin CO. is a precision metal fabrication specialist with an established track record supplying critical components to naval and military applications. The company maintains multiple indefinite delivery contracts with major defense agencies, including a significant $10 million IDV with Naval Sea Systems Command for test and assembly services through October 2029, as well as contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency. The bearing sleeve procurement represents routine supply chain support for naval shipyard operations and aligns with the company's core business of manufacturing specialized metal components and assemblies for the Department of Defense.