Measurement Systems Inc.

Measurement Systems Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of specialized human-machine interface devices and control systems headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, has served as a key supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense since its registration to receive federal awards in 2001. The company specializes in the design and production of custom grip assemblies, joysticks, throttles, hand controllers, switches, trackballs, and related control interfaces for military aircraft, vehicles, and naval systems. Measurement Systems Inc. maintains an established track record as both a prime contractor and subcontractor, providing critical components that support operational readiness across multiple military platforms, with particular expertise in supporting the CH-47 Chinook helicopter program and various naval systems.

Through prime federal contract awards, Measurement Systems Inc. has delivered a diverse range of specialized control components and assemblies to multiple Department of Defense agencies. The company has received purchase order contracts from the Naval Supply Systems Command for grip assemblies, control sticks, and related components, with notable awards including a $750,000 purchase order for aircraft control sticks and a $290,500 award for grip assemblies. Measurement Systems Inc. has also been awarded contracts by the Naval Sea Systems Command for hand controllers, cable assemblies, and the FMCU-3B1 component, which appears across multiple contract awards, along with a $79,765 contract for hand controllers and cables for the AN/SAY-3A Electro-Optic Sensor System. The Defense Logistics Agency has issued multiple purchase orders to the company for gimbal joysticks, trackball data entry equipment, toggle switches, and sealed components. Most significantly, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command awarded Measurement Systems Inc. a $798,898.75 definitive firm fixed-price contract for grip assembly control components supporting the CH-47 Chinook helicopter program, which was conducted as a single-source acquisition under Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1(a)(1), reflecting the company's unique capabilities. The majority of prime contract awards have been issued without set-aside designations, though one Defense Logistics Agency purchase order for trackball equipment was designated for small business set-asides. Additionally, Measurement Systems Inc. holds indefinite delivery contracts with the U.S. Army for maintenance and overhaul of grip assemblies and with Naval Sea Systems Command for the procurement of goods and services. As a subcontractor, Measurement Systems Inc. has supplied joysticks, hand controllers, throttle controls, and material components to major defense prime contractors including General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Electric Boat Corporation, DRS Sustainment Systems, CAE USA, and others, indicating its role as a critical Tier-2 supplier within the defense industrial base.

Through federal grant awards, Measurement Systems Inc. has participated in research and development initiatives focused on improving military vehicle operator control systems. The company served as a sub-grantee under the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Inc., a prime grantee, on a multi-phase grant program titled "Vehicle Operator Control Handle Improvements for Maintenance and Sustainment." Measurement Systems Inc. participated in Phase II of this initiative, as evidenced by a grant sub-award dated January 12, 2022, and subsequently in Phase III, with a sub-award dated December 21, 2023. These grant awards reflect the company's involvement in federally funded research and development aimed at advancing the design, manufacturing processes, and sustainment capabilities for military control interfaces, demonstrating its commitment to innovation beyond its core production contract work. The grant work aligns with the company's established expertise in control handle and grip assembly design, positioning it as a valued innovation partner for the Department of Defense in enhancing operator interface technology for military vehicles.