Purchase Order SPE7M425V5680

The U.S. Department of Defense's Land and Maritime division awarded a purchase order to Cepeda Associates, Inc. for the supply of a globe valve, with a ceiling value of $4,487.10 under a firm fixed-price contract. The award was made on September 16, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of March 3, 2026. This non-set-aside contract will be performed in Louisville, Kentucky, where Cepeda Associates maintains its manufacturing operations. The vendor, a for-profit Subchapter S Corporation, specializes in designing and manufacturing maritime and industrial components for naval and defense applications.

Cepeda Associates is an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer qualified to produce Level I/SUBSAFE components for naval vessels, making it well-positioned to supply critical equipment to the Navy and other DoD agencies. The company has an established track record as a prime contractor and subcontractor supporting major defense platforms, including submarine construction and maintenance efforts. This purchase order for a globe valve aligns with the company's broader portfolio of specialized maritime components and supports its role as a key supplier through significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles with Naval Supply Systems Command and the Defense Logistics Agency, including contracts valued at over $8.7 million for CO2 air scrubber systems and repair services.