Hunt Valve Company Inc., doing business as Union Flonetics, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $95,864.00 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime on May 30, 2024, for the procurement of one safety relief valve (NSN 4820012866618). The contract originated from a Request for Quote solicitation posted on May 19, 2024, with a tight delivery requirement of five days from order date to USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). This award was not set aside for any specific business category and represents a single delivery order to support naval vessel operations and maintenance. Hunt Valve, headquartered in Salem, Ohio, is a specialized manufacturer of industrial valves and valve components with an established track record of supplying critical fluid handling products to the Department of Defense across multiple military service branches.
The USS Kearsarge is an Wasp-class amphibious assault ship within the Navy's surface fleet, and this procurement supports its operational readiness and sustainment requirements. Hunt Valve's substantial contract portfolio with DLA—including multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts for valve components, gaskets, springs, and related hardware—demonstrates the company's strategic importance to military logistics operations. The completion date of January 30, 2026, provides adequate timeline for fulfillment well beyond the initial five-day delivery requirement, ensuring inventory availability for the vessel's operational needs throughout the contract period.