Virginia-class submarine hovering and depth-control valve contract

The U.S. Navy awarded VACCO Industries a $16.8 million contract for 42 hovering and depth-control valves for Virginia-class submarines.

The fixed-price award covers 31 press valves and 11 vent valves, with all work at VACCO's South El Monte, California operation. The Navy obligated 75% of the ceiling at award.

Headline metrics

Contract value	$16,844,319	Fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment
Valve quantity	42	31 press valves and 11 vent valves
Initial obligation	$12,633,239	75% of the contract ceiling

Highlights

PlatformU.S. Navy Virginia-class submarines
Factory locationSouth El Monte, California
Completion targetMay 2032
Contract IDN00104-26-C-ZA30

Resources

War Department contracts for September 23, 2026war.gov