Purchase Order SPE7L325P5617

Underground Pipeline Inc., doing business as UPI Manufacturing, was awarded a $119,962 firm fixed-price purchase order contract by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime for a first article test on August 4, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of October 28, 2026. This total small business set-aside contract is performed in Eagle, Wisconsin, and represents a critical validation phase for specialized manufacturing components supporting U.S. military land and maritime vehicle systems. UPI Manufacturing, a self-certified small disadvantaged and Native American-owned business, has established itself as a key supplier of defense fabrication services, including metal fabrication, machining, welding, and specialized component manufacturing for armored vehicle systems.

The contract supports the Defense Logistics Agency's mission to sustain and replenish inventory for military vehicle components across multiple product categories. UPI Manufacturing has demonstrated substantial capability and reliability through existing indefinite delivery contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime valued between $250,000 and $1.75 million, covering products such as transparent vehicular armor, vehicular doors, windows, mounting brackets, and supplemental armor. The company's strategic positioning in the defense supply chain, combined with its previous performance as both a prime contractor and subcontractor to major defense firms including Oshkosh Defense, General Dynamics, and BAE Systems, underscores its technical competency for this first article test validation effort.