Purchase Order SPE7M025V8121

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $1,600 firm fixed-price purchase order to Basic Rubber and Plastics Co. on July 18, 2025, for the procurement of an access cover component (National Item Identification Number 8511514592). The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of January 14, 2026, will be performed at the contractor's facility in Walled Lake, Michigan. This award was issued without a set-aside designation and represents a routine procurement action by the Defense Logistics Agency's Land and Maritime division, which manages supplies and components supporting naval vessels, amphibious platforms, and shore-based military operations.

Basic Rubber and Plastics Co. is an established defense contractor specializing in rubber, plastic, and metal components for military applications. The Michigan-based manufacturer has maintained an active supplier relationship with the Defense Logistics Agency since 2001 and currently holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts valued at $250,000 each with DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime. The company's procurement history demonstrates a consistent focus on supplying nonmetallic seals, gaskets, bushings, and hardware components essential for military vehicle, vessel, and equipment maintenance—making this access cover procurement consistent with the contractor's core defense supply capabilities.