Purchase Order SPE7M026V2046

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division awarded a $39,360 firm fixed-price purchase order to Ballco Manufacturing Inc., a veteran-owned small business based in Aurora, Illinois, for a parts kit ball valve (NSN 4820011522707). The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, calls for the delivery of 82 units of the specialized parts kit to DLA Distribution facility W1A8 by July 22, 2026—105 days from the January 23, 2026 award date. Ballco Manufacturing specializes in precision-engineered industrial ball valves and valve components for military applications and has established itself as a critical supplier within the defense industrial base, with over $3 million in aggregate federal contract value across more than 150 individual purchase orders since 2021.

This award represents a continuation of Ballco's ongoing support to the DLA's supply chain operations and military readiness across various defense platforms, including shipboard systems. The company currently maintains six active indefinite delivery contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency, each with a $250,000 ceiling value, structured to streamline the procurement of critical ball valve components and related hardware. Ballco operates exclusively as a prime contractor and maintains compliance with stringent military quality standards, including ISO 9001 certification and material traceability protocols required for mission-critical components designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I).