Purchase Order SPE7L125V132Q

The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime awarded a $1,777.60 firm fixed-price purchase order to AST Associates Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Griswold, Connecticut, on August 13, 2025. The contract calls for the supply of helical torsion springs and is expected to be completed by November 21, 2025. As a manufacturer of specialized hardware components and equipment supplies, AST Associates Inc. will perform work at its facility in Jewett City, Griswold, Connecticut. This contract carries no set-aside designation, though the company qualifies as a small disadvantaged business and has established a strong track record supplying critical components to DLA's various logistics sub-agencies.

AST Associates Inc. maintains multiple indefinite delivery contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency, including three set aside for total small business participation, with individual ceiling values of $250,000 each. The company's contract portfolio with DLA encompasses a range of specialized hardware including helical springs, wire rope assemblies, bearings, fasteners, and mechanical components that support the U.S. military's logistics and equipment systems. This purchase order represents a continuation of the company's ongoing relationship with DLA Land and Maritime in supplying mission-critical hardware components necessary for defense operations and military readiness.