Purchase Order SPE7M126V3905

The Defense Logistics Agency's Land and Maritime division awarded a $11,542 firm fixed-price purchase order to Juniper Elbow Co. Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Middle Village, New York, on December 17, 2025. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of June 11, 2026, procures an operating handle assembly (National Stock Number 8511820865) for maritime and defense applications. This award represents a single purchase order transaction with no set-aside designation, though the vendor maintains multiple active indefinite delivery contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency under small business set-aside authority.

Juniper Elbow Co. Inc. is an established supplier of specialized maritime and mechanical components supporting the Department of Defense's naval and aviation operations. The company has an extensive contracting history providing marine doors, hatches, scuttles, gaskets, dampers, hinges, and associated structural hardware to Naval Sea Systems Command, the U.S. Coast Guard, and defense prime contractors including Huntington Ingalls Incorporated. The vendor's expertise spans support for active naval vessels and major shipbuilding programs including DDG-class destroyers and amphibious assault ships, positioning this operating handle assembly procurement within the company's core competency for critical maritime hardware supporting fleet maintenance and sustainment operations.