Purchase Order SPE7L126V2197

Auto-Valve, Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer based in Dayton, Ohio, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $69,192 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division on November 17, 2025. The contract calls for the supply of 372 units of cock poppet drain valves (National Stock Number 4820013971755), which are qualified products list items used in military aircraft and related defense applications. The solicitation, posted on October 16, 2025, with a due date of October 27, 2025, was structured as an electronic Request for Quote open to all responsible sources without set-aside designation. Delivery is required to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma within 168 days after date of order, with an ultimate completion date of May 11, 2026.

Auto-Valve has established itself as a critical supplier of specialized valve components to the Department of Defense, with a history of providing drain valves, poppet drain valves, and related fluid control components for military aircraft, maritime vessels, and ground vehicles. The company holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime divisions, serving as both a prime contractor and subcontractor to major defense primes including Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman. This award continues Auto-Valve's role in supporting the operational readiness of military equipment across various platforms through the supply of standardized, pre-qualified valve components.