Essex Industries Inc.'s Manufacturing Division was awarded a firm fixed price purchase order valued at $43,920 by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime on September 10, 2025, for the procurement of 80 units of Coupling Half, Quick components (NSN 4730000105297). This is a qualified products list item requiring pre-approved manufacturers meeting specific military specifications, and Essex Industries was identified as an approved QPL source. The contract requires delivery to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma within 190 days after date of order, with a completion deadline of March 4, 2026. This procurement falls under NAICS code 332996 for Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing and represents the type of specialized aerospace and defense component manufacturing that aligns with Essex Industries' core business capabilities.
The award carries no set-aside designation, meaning it was available to all qualified vendors. Essex Industries, headquartered in Maplewood, Missouri, is well-positioned to fulfill this requirement given its extensive experience as a prime contractor across multiple defense industrial segments, including its established manufacturing operations in St. Louis where performance will occur. The company maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA and other federal agencies valued in the millions, demonstrating its consistent capability to deliver critical defense components and its strategic importance to the Defense Logistics Agency's supply chain.