AQW Inc., a woman-owned small business manufacturer based in Walton, Kentucky, was awarded a $66,607.50 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) on May 13, 2025. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, calls for the delivery of 1,605 dehydrator cartridges (NSN 4440005807293) to the DLA Distribution Depot Hill, with an ultimate completion date of September 10, 2025. AQW Inc. specializes in moisture control and filtration technologies critical for military equipment preservation and logistics operations, making it an established supplier within the defense sector.
The solicitation, posted on April 30, 2025, with a May 12, 2025 due date, sought electronic quotes for these specialized dehydrated cartridges under Product Service Code 44-P for furnace, steam, and drying equipment. As a total small business set-aside opportunity, only small businesses were eligible to compete. AQW Inc.'s consistent track record of delivering dehydrator cartridges and related equipment preservation products to the DLA, combined with its established manufacturing capabilities, positioned the company as a qualified contractor for this procurement supporting U.S. military readiness and supply chain management requirements.