Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE7L426D61DA

AST Associates Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business manufacturer based in Griswold, Connecticut, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime on February 2, 2026, with a ceiling value of $350,000 and completion date of February 2, 2027. This total small business set-aside contract procures Connector Assembly components (National Stock Number 2530010965025), which are vehicular equipment components classified under motor vehicle parts manufacturing. The initial requirement specifies 47 units with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 7 units, with delivery required within 16 days of order placement to various Continental United States and Outside Continental United States locations through Defense Logistics Agency consolidation and containerization points. The contract was solicited through a Request for Quotation posted on January 13, 2026, with a due date of January 28, 2026, and will remain active for one year or until aggregate orders reach the $350,000 ceiling, whichever occurs first.

AST Associates Inc. brings substantial relevant experience to this contract, having established itself as a primary supplier of specialized hardware components and mechanical parts to the Defense Logistics Agency across multiple sub-agencies since May 2008. The contractor currently maintains four active Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency, including contracts for bolt and eye components, helical springs, wire rope assemblies, filler opening caps, and door closer components, with ceiling values ranging from $250,000 to $350,000. The contractor's historical performance includes delivery of diverse mechanical and hardware assemblies with firm fixed-price structures, contract awards ranging from under $500 to over $70,000, and demonstrated capability in managing tight delivery timelines critical to military readiness and logistics operations. This procurement supports the Defense Logistics Agency's mission to provide mission-critical hardware supplies enabling operational requirements across aviation, land, maritime, and related defense logistics functions.