Purchase Order SPE7MC25P2118

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime awarded a $774,278 firm fixed-price purchase order to Cepeda Associates, Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Louisville, Kentucky, for the procurement of 47 solenoid valves (National Stock Number 4810014210153). The contract was awarded on June 12, 2025, as a Total Small Business set-aside with an ultimate completion date of June 12, 2026, allowing one year for delivery. Cepeda Associates, an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer specializing in maritime and industrial components for the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense, is well-positioned to fulfill this requirement within the 48-P Valves product service category and NAICS 332911 Industrial Valve Manufacturing classification.

Cepeda Associates brings substantial relevant experience to this engagement, having established itself as a critical supplier of specialized maritime equipment and components through multiple significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles with Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and DLA, including contracts valued up to $8.7 million for CO2 air scrubber systems and advanced equipment repair support. The company's demonstrated capability in manufacturing and delivering specialized valves, filters, and mechanical components for naval vessel systems, combined with its SUBSAFE Level I qualification for submarine applications, underscores its capacity to meet the technical and quality requirements of this solenoid valve procurement supporting broader naval logistics and operational readiness objectives.