Purchase Order SPE7M424P0789

Aqua-Chem, Inc., a Knoxville, Tennessee-based manufacturer of water purification systems and equipment, was awarded a Total Small Business set-aside purchase order valued at $27,450 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime on December 8, 2023. The contract calls for the delivery of a pipe assembly metal component, with an ultimate completion date of November 21, 2025. This firm fixed-price purchase order reflects DLA's continued reliance on Aqua-Chem's specialized manufacturing capabilities to support military and maritime operations through the provision of critical fluid handling components.

As a foreign-owned supplier with extensive federal contracting experience, Aqua-Chem has established itself as a key vendor for the DLA and other defense agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard and Naval Supply Systems Command. The company's prime contract portfolio demonstrates broad competence in precision manufacturing of specialized components ranging from conductivity sensors to valve assemblies and pump components for maritime and military applications. This purchase order represents a continuation of Aqua-Chem's role as a critical supplier within the federal defense supply chain, supporting the DLA's procurement of specialized equipment necessary for military readiness and naval operations.