Purchase Order SPE7L124P1311

AST Associates Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business manufacturer based in Griswold, Connecticut, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division on November 28, 2023, for the procurement of a bail handle with a ceiling value of $1,166.04. The contract, which carried no set-aside designation, was completed by March 7, 2024, and represents a routine hardware component procurement typical of DLA's extensive supply chain operations. The place of performance is located in Jewett City, Griswold, Connecticut, aligning with the contractor's primary manufacturing operations.

This award reflects AST Associates' established role as a critical supplier of specialized mechanical and hardware components to the Defense Logistics Agency across multiple operational domains. The contractor has demonstrated substantial capacity through multiple indefinite delivery contracts with DLA, including agreements for aviation hardware, springs, wire rope assemblies, and other mechanical parts, with several designations supporting small business participation. The bail handle procurement contributes to the broader logistics support mission of DLA Land and Maritime, which provides supply chain services to support military readiness and operational requirements across maritime and land-based platforms.