Hunt Valve Company, Inc.

Hunt Valve Company, Inc. is a for-profit manufacturer of industrial valves, valve components, and related fluid handling products based in Salem, Ohio. The company provides a wide range of specialized valve solutions to the U.S. federal government, with a primary focus on supporting military readiness and sustainment activities across multiple defense branches. Operating through subsidiaries including Waeco Valve Division and Union Flonetics, Hunt Valve has established itself as a critical supplier of valve products to various defense agencies, particularly the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime and DLA Aviation.

Through its federal contract awards, Hunt Valve Company, Inc. has consistently provided a diverse array of valve-related products to support military equipment maintenance and repair. The company's prime contract awards predominantly involve the procurement of specialized valves such as safety relief valves, gate valves, globe valves, check valves, linear valves, and solenoid valves, along with associated components like valve stems, disks, seats, springs, and gaskets. These contracts have been primarily awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency, with most awards not carrying set-aside designations. Hunt Valve has also served as a critical subcontractor for major defense program contractors including Electric Boat Corporation, Huntington Ingalls Inc., and National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, supplying valve components for naval vessels, submarines, and other defense platforms.

Hunt Valve Company, Inc. holds several Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with the Defense Logistics Agency, typically valued at $250,000 each. These single-award contracts enable DLA to efficiently procure critical valve components across multiple military branches. Recent IDCs include contracts for special pins, gaskets, and hinge/strap components, with delivery locations spanning domestic and international DLA distribution sites. These IDCs have one-year base periods and allow for multiple task orders, with guaranteed minimum order quantities. The contracts cover a wide range of National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and approved manufacturer sources, demonstrating Hunt Valve's flexibility and reliability in supporting defense logistics and sustainment activities. The IDCs serve as essential contract vehicles for procuring valve parts on an as-needed basis, supporting the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force's equipment maintenance requirements.