The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support division awarded a $137,020 firm fixed-price purchase order to Caster Concepts Inc. for the manufacture and delivery of 221 foot assemblies for tripods (National Stock Number 1730011524314). This total small business set-aside contract was awarded on August 26, 2025, following a Request for Quotation solicitation posted on August 6, 2025. The foot assemblies are classified as aircraft ground support equipment components and must be delivered to DLA Distribution San Diego within 124 days of order placement, with a completion deadline of November 24, 2025. Caster Concepts Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business manufacturer based in Albion, Michigan, specializes in industrial casters, wheels, and related mobility hardware for defense applications.
Caster Concepts Inc. has an established track record as a supplier to the Defense Logistics Agency across multiple divisions, including Land and Maritime, Aviation, and Troop Support, with previous contract experience in manufacturing wheel assemblies, casters, and related mechanical components for military logistics and equipment operations. The company's expertise in precision mobility hardware manufacturing and its history of successful performance on DLA contracts position it to deliver the required foot assembly components. This procurement supports DLA's mission to maintain inventory levels and provide critical ground support equipment components across the Department of Defense supply chain.