Purchase Order SPE7M426V1425

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $1,911.24 firm fixed-price purchase order to Essex Industries, Inc. (Cryogenics Department) on December 16, 2025, for the procurement of a tube assembly metal component. This non-set-aside contract is funded through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division and will be performed at the contractor's facility in Affton, Missouri, with an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2026. Essex Industries, a St. Louis-based manufacturer specializing in aerospace and defense cryogenic systems, has established itself as a critical supplier to the federal government, providing specialized components including tube and cable assemblies, valves, regulators, and emergency breathing equipment to support military aviation and maritime logistics operations.

This purchase order represents a continuation of Essex Industries' long-standing relationship with DLA Land and Maritime, under which the company holds multiple indefinite delivery contracts with ceiling values up to several hundred thousand dollars. The company serves as both a prime contractor and subcontractor supporting major defense contractors including Boeing and BAE Systems, while maintaining contracts with agencies such as the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard. The award of this relatively modest-value purchase order for a tube assembly component reflects the routine procurement activities conducted through DLA's established contracting vehicles to maintain critical aerospace and defense logistics support capabilities.