KAREN CARLISLE

Karen Carlisle specializes in the precision manufacturing of fasteners, washers, screws, rivets, and related metallic components for mission-critical defense applications. With deep expertise in bolt, nut, and washer production under NAICS 332722, the contractor delivers high-integrity threaded fastening systems and precision-turned components that meet stringent military specifications, including AS9100 and MIL-SPEC standards. Complementary capabilities include the manufacturing of gaskets, sealing devices, springs, and fabricated wire products, supporting complex assemblies in aerospace, ground vehicle, and naval systems. Technical proficiency spans cold heading, thread rolling, heat treating, and surface finishing processes, ensuring dimensional accuracy and material consistency under extreme operational environments. The contractor maintains a consistent, long-standing relationship with the Department of Defense, supplying essential hardware for aviation, land, and maritime platforms. Work for DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime includes the production of mission-critical fastening components used in aircraft engines, avionics mounts, and armored vehicle subsystems, indicating a trusted role in sustaining the DoD’s logistics and maintenance pipelines. Industry focus centers on metallic fastener and hardware manufacturing, with secondary specialization in nonferrous forging, spring production, and sealing device fabrication. These capabilities position the contractor as a niche supplier of engineered mechanical components for defense and aerospace systems requiring high-reliability, low-volume, high-precision parts. As a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Woman-Owned Business certified entity based in Midlothian, Texas, Karen Carlisle operates as a small, agile manufacturer with direct government contracting authority. The firm’s certifications and geographic presence support its role in the DoD’s small business procurement ecosystem, enabling responsive, compliant delivery of mission-essential hardware to defense supply chains.