The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded a $54,240 firm fixed-price purchase order to A.K.O. Inc., operating as Torque Specialties, on April 4, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 17, 2025. This small business set-aside contract calls for the delivery of torque calibration system components, specifically a Torque Indicator (TSD6500-8, 8 Channel) and a Manual Torque Wrench Calibration System (TSD2060), to support Navy calibration procedures at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Maritime at Pearl Harbor on March 18, 2025, was structured as a brand-name, sole-source acquisition recognizing A.K.O. Inc.'s specialized expertise in precision torque measurement and calibration equipment critical to Fleet customer torque wrench calibration standards.
A.K.O. Inc., a Windsor, Connecticut-based small business manufacturer, has established itself as a primary supplier of torque calibration solutions throughout the Department of Defense. The company maintains a significant indefinite delivery contract with Naval Supply Systems Command valued at $2.54 million spanning 2023 through 2028, requiring the delivery of 625 torque testers over the five-year performance period. This purchase order award reflects the Navy's continued reliance on A.K.O. Inc.'s specialized capabilities, which have previously generated contract values ranging from approximately $6,000 to nearly $1 million across multiple Defense agencies including Naval Air Warfare Center, Air Force Materiel Command, and US Fleet Forces Command. The company's consistent performance as the approved source for advanced torque measurement systems underscores the technical complexity and specialized nature of these calibration instruments essential to military equipment maintenance and logistics operations.