This is a purchase order contract awarded by the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) to Essex Industries Inc., a manufacturer of aerospace and defense products based in St. Louis, Missouri. The $1,934.76 firm-fixed-price contract is for the delivery of a Grip Assembly Control, part number 9020011000-7, NIIN 013306744.
The original contract opportunity was a pre-solicitation notice seeking a contractor to repair and/or modify the grip assembly, as the government did not possess the necessary data to perform the required repairs. Essex Industries, an approved source, was awarded the contract on July 26, 2018 with a completion date of March 22, 2022. The contract is not set aside for any small business category.
Essex Industries serves as a prime contractor to multiple defense agencies, including the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and U.S. Coast Guard, providing specialized aerospace and defense equipment. The company also operates as a subcontractor to major defense primes like Lockheed Martin and Boeing, leveraging its expertise in manufacturing critical aircraft components and cryogenic systems.