Purchase Order SPE7L425V2481

Basic Rubber and Plastics CO., a for-profit manufacturer of rubber and plastic products based in Walled Lake, Michigan, was awarded a firm fixed price purchase order valued at $18,492 by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime on July 14, 2025. The contract calls for the delivery of 120 vehicle seat cushions (NSN 2540012915922) with an ultimate completion date of January 12, 2026. This procurement was conducted through a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) process with no set-aside designation, making it available to all qualified contractors. The solicitation, posted on July 1, 2025, required quotes to be submitted within a 13-day window, with an expedited delivery requirement of five days after the delivery order is issued.

Basic Rubber and Plastics CO. has established itself as a key supplier to the Department of Defense, specializing in critical rubber, plastic, and metal components for military applications across land, maritime, and aviation domains. The company maintains three active Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime, each valued at $250,000, demonstrating its ongoing role as a trusted provider of military hardware and consumable materials. This seat cushion procurement aligns with the company's core competency in producing vehicle interior components and nonmetallic seals essential for military equipment maintenance and operations.