Purchase Order SPE7M026V1437

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime has awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $29,322 to Auto-Valve, Inc., a veteran-owned small business manufacturer based in Dayton, Ohio, for the procurement of poppet drain cocks (National Stock Number 4820008597474). This contract, awarded on December 12, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of June 5, 2026, represents a direct order fulfillment for 181 units of this specialized fluid control component. The procurement was conducted through a Request for Quote posted on November 3, 2025, with a deadline of November 14, 2025, and was open to all responsible sources without set-aside designation. Delivery is required at DLA Distribution San Joaquin within 271 days of order placement.

Auto-Valve, Inc. is an established supplier of high-precision valve components to the U.S. Department of Defense, with particular expertise in drain valves and poppet drain valves used across military aircraft, maritime vessels, and ground vehicles. The company maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime, enabling efficient procurement of standardized valve products on an as-needed basis. As both a prime contractor and subcontractor to major defense manufacturers including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman, Auto-Valve provides critical fluid control components that support operational readiness across various military platforms and equipment programs.