Purchase Order SPE7L325P6052

Underground Pipeline Inc., operating as UPI Manufacturing, was awarded a $132,963.30 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime on August 4, 2025, for first article testing. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, is scheduled for completion by July 30, 2026, and will be performed at the company's facility in Eagle, Wisconsin. UPI Manufacturing is a self-certified small disadvantaged business and Native American-owned manufacturer specializing in defense and space manufacturing, with core competencies in metal fabrication, machining, welding, and cutting services.

This award represents a typical engagement within UPI Manufacturing's established role as a critical supplier of military vehicle components to the Defense Logistics Agency. The company maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Land and Maritime for specialized products including transparent vehicular armor, vehicular doors, windows, and mounting brackets. The first article testing contract supports the Defense Department's sustainment and replenishment of land and maritime vehicle systems, enabling rapid sourcing of essential military components through the small business set-aside program.