This federal contract award is for the procurement of 21 units of CARTRIDGE, DEHYDRATO (National Stock Number 4440015247641) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction and Equipment. The contract was awarded to Drytech Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Cookstown, New Jersey, on December 9, 2024 for a total ceiling value of $32,783.31.
The contract is a firm fixed-price purchase order without a set-aside designation, indicating open competition among qualified vendors. Drytech Inc. is a specialized manufacturer of moisture management and air purification products for the U.S. Department of Defense. The company has experience as both a prime contractor and a subcontractor, providing critical environmental control equipment and components to various military branches and defense agencies, including the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and Naval Sea Systems Command.
The award is part of a larger indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contract that Drytech holds with NAVSUP, valued at $7,175,686.92 over five years, focused on procuring, assembling, and managing aircraft repair kits for the F/A-18 program. Drytech also holds a separate IDV contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command, valued at $250,000, for supplying desiccant bags through February 2028. These IDV contracts demonstrate Drytech's strategic importance in providing flexible, long-term moisture management solutions to support the logistics and operational readiness of naval and aviation equipment.