Purchase Order N0010425PFD35

The Naval Supply Systems Command awarded a $66.1K firm fixed-price purchase order to Ballco Manufacturing Inc., a veteran-owned small business based in Aurora, Illinois, designated as a total small business set-aside. The contract calls for the design and manufacturing of a Parts Kit for a 2-inch Ball Valve consisting of one titanium alloy ball and two Delrin seats intended for critical shipboard systems. Award was made on June 27, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of June 29, 2026. The procurement emphasizes the high-stakes nature of this supply chain requirement, as defective material could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or vessel damage, necessitating stringent quality assurance measures including detailed material traceability, certification of chemical and mechanical properties, and compliance with multiple military standards and specifications.

Ballco Manufacturing has established itself as a critical supplier of precision-engineered valve components for military applications, with extensive experience fulfilling similar requirements through prior contract awards from the Defense Logistics Agency and Naval Supply Systems Command. The contractor maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with potential values of $250K each and demonstrates consistent capability to meet the stringent requirements of military procurement processes. Performance under this purchase order will be evaluated using past performance considerations in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines, with the contractor required to maintain an ISO-9001 compliant quality system and rigorous material control and inspection procedures throughout the manufacturing and delivery process.