The Naval Air Warfare Center awarded a $127,165 firm fixed-price purchase order to Hydraulics International, Inc., a small business hydraulic components manufacturer based in Chatsworth, California, for the procurement of ground handling trailers, specifically two Munitions Trailers MHU-202/M (Part Number 1905AS100.1). The contract, which commenced on August 26, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of March 23, 2026, was awarded without a set-aside designation. This sole source acquisition was justified based on Hydraulics International's exclusive approval status as the only vendor capable of manufacturing this specific trailer model, which is the sole acceptable option approved in the Navy's maintenance instruction manuals. The company's established expertise in producing military-grade hydraulic equipment and systems made it the sole capable source for this specialized munitions handling requirement.
Hydraulics International, Inc. is a registered small business manufacturer with a robust track record supplying hydraulic components and systems to the Department of Defense since its SAM.gov registration in 2001. The company has previously served both as a prime contractor and subcontractor for various defense agencies, including the Defense Logistics Agency, Naval Supply Systems Command, and major defense firms such as Lockheed Martin Corporation. As the incumbent contractor for this particular munitions trailer model, Hydraulics International brings demonstrated capability in delivering critical military logistics equipment that supports the Navy's operational and maintenance requirements across aircraft and weapons systems platforms.