Purchase Order N0010426PFB20

The Naval Supply Systems Command awarded a $4,900 firm fixed-price purchase order to Ballco Manufacturing Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer based in Aurora, Illinois, for a parts kit for ball valves. This award, issued on January 9, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of August 7, 2026, is designated as a total small business set-aside. The procurement supports critical shipboard systems and requires the contractor to meet stringent quality standards, including ISO-9001 compliance and adherence to military specifications such as MIL-I-45208A. Ballco will perform the work at its Aurora, Illinois facility, with delivery structured on an FOB-Destination basis and subject to a one-year warranty extending 365 days after the final delivery.

Ballco Manufacturing has established itself as a primary supplier to Naval Supply Systems Command and the Defense Logistics Agency through an extensive portfolio exceeding $3 million in aggregate contract value across more than 150 purchase orders and delivery orders since 2021. The company currently maintains six active indefinite delivery contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency, each with a $250,000 ceiling, which serve as primary vehicles for task order placement. The originating solicitation, posted in August 2025 and classified under NAICS 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), was issued under Emergency Acquisition Flight authorization and designated as priority for national defense purposes, reflecting the mission-critical nature of the components being procured to support Department of Defense logistics operations and military readiness.