The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Hutchinson Industries, Inc. for 351 units of regulating system valves (NSN 4820015769611) with a ceiling value of $102,386.70. The contract, awarded June 2, 2025, requires delivery to DLA Distribution Red River within 115 days of order placement, with an ultimate completion date of February 2, 2026. This procurement was conducted as an unrestricted, open competition with no set-aside designation, with Hutchinson Industries selected based on quote evaluation criteria including timely receipt and compliance with solicitation requirements. The valves fall under NAICS 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) and PSC 48 classification.
Hutchinson Industries, Inc., a Trenton, New Jersey-based subsidiary of Total SA and a long-established federal defense supplier, has demonstrated significant experience providing engineered mobility and mechanical components to the Department of Defense. The company maintains multiple active Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA Land and Maritime for pneumatic valves, including tire and wheel Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) valves, with ceiling values of $250,000 each. Hutchinson's extensive track record includes supplying critical vehicle components for military platforms such as the HMMWV and M1101 trailer, with cumulative federal contract value exceeding $60 million across numerous prime awards and substantial subcontract work for major defense primes including General Dynamics Land Systems, BAE Systems, and Lockheed Martin.