Purchase Order SPE7M426P0357

The Defense Logistics Agency's Land and Maritime division awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Juniper Elbow CO. Inc. on October 16, 2025, for the procurement of 23 marine scuttles (NSN 2040005546911) with a contract ceiling value of $111,550. This Total Small Business set-aside award was issued as a purchase order contract type with an ultimate completion date of November 20, 2026. The marine scuttles are specialized maritime components essential to naval vessel operations and maintenance, to be delivered to DLA Distribution facility W1A8 within 133 days of order placement. Juniper Elbow CO. Inc., a qualified small business manufacturer based in Middle Village, New York, has an established contracting history with DLA Land and Maritime for maritime and mechanical components supporting Department of Defense depots and active naval vessels.

Juniper Elbow CO. Inc. is well-positioned to fulfill this requirement given its extensive experience as a critical supplier of marine doors, hatches, scuttles, and associated structural hardware to the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. The company maintains multiple active Indefinite Delivery Contracts with DLA and has previously delivered comparable maritime components to support major naval platforms including DDG-class destroyers and amphibious assault ships through subcontracting relationships with major defense prime contractors. The Total Small Business set-aside designation reflects the government's commitment to supporting small business participation within the defense industrial base while ensuring the procurement of essential maritime equipment for naval fleet sustainment operations.