Purchase Order SPE7L126V4100

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division awarded a $2,506.68 firm fixed-price purchase order to AST Associates Inc. on January 8, 2026, for the procurement of helical compression springs. The contract carries no set-aside designation, allowing the vendor to compete on a competitive basis. AST Associates Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business manufacturer based in Griswold, Connecticut, will perform work at its Jewett City location through the ultimate completion date of April 8, 2026. The award is referenced under product code 8511850467 and represents a continuation of the contractor's long-standing relationship with DLA, which has been the primary customer for AST Associates' specialized hardware components and mechanical parts that support military readiness and operational requirements.

This purchase order falls within the scope of AST Associates' existing Indefinite Delivery Contract with DLA Land and Maritime, awarded April 7, 2025, for helical extension springs. The company maintains multiple active IDCs across DLA sub-agencies, including contracts for aviation hardware, general mechanical components, and door closer assemblies, with ceiling values of $250,000 each. AST Associates' extensive portfolio of federal awards demonstrates the contractor's capability in manufacturing mission-critical hardware supplies across multiple defense logistics categories, including fasteners, bearings, cable assemblies, and various other specialized mechanical components essential to Department of Defense operations.