Purchase Order SPE7MC25V3159

This firm fixed-price purchase order contract, valued at $1,245.25, was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime to Essex Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of aerospace and defense products headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The contract is for the procurement of a "HEAD AND DISK,SAFET" item, which based on the federal supply code, is likely a specialized cryogenic component or system.

Essex Industries has a long history of providing critical cryogenic equipment and services to various federal agencies, including the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard, under both prime and subcontractor roles. The company holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with the DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime, valued between $250,000 and $404,704, that enable rapid procurement of specialized cryogenic items such as adapter assemblies, cable assemblies, and fluid regulators. These IDCs, some of which extend through 2028 and 2029, demonstrate Essex Industries' strategic importance as a supplier in the defense industrial base.

The contract does not have a set-aside designation, indicating it was awarded through full and open competition. The award date is March 19, 2025, with a completion date of July 7, 2025, suggesting this is a short-term procurement to support an immediate defense logistics requirement.