Purchase Order SPE7L125P8766

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division, awarded a $3,240 firm fixed-price purchase order to Basic Rubber and Plastics CO. on August 5, 2025. This contract is classified as a First Article Test, which requires the contractor to produce and deliver sample components for government evaluation and approval before full-scale production commences. The award carries an ultimate completion date of October 14, 2026, and the work will be performed at the contractor's facility in Walled Lake, Michigan. No set-aside designation was applied to this procurement.

Basic Rubber and Plastics CO., a for-profit manufacturer established in 2001, specializes in producing rubber, plastic, and metal components for military and defense applications across land, maritime, and aviation domains. The company maintains an active portfolio with DLA, including three Indefinite Delivery Contracts valued at $250,000 each, and has demonstrated capability in supplying precision-engineered components such as gaskets, seals, bushings, brackets, and other nonmetallic assemblies essential for military vehicle, vessel, and equipment operations. This First Article Test contract represents a continued commercial relationship and validates the contractor's ability to meet DLA specifications for components supporting the broader defense supply chain.