BOLT, MACHINE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A626F242N to AM GENERAL LLC, with a total contract value of $41,684.50 for the delivery of 5,830 machine bolts (NSN 5306-01-438-2320) under a delivery order issued against Indefinite Quantity Contract SPE4A622D0165. The award was issued on July 13, 2026, with a signing date of July 20, 2026, and the contractor is required to deliver the full quantity within 165 days of contract award. Delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, specifically at government-designated locations within the continental United States, including DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, TX. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, counterfeit part avoidance, subcontractor flow-down obligations, and compliance with packaging and marking standards. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1D and DLA’s RP001, with specific codes for wrapping, cushioning, and container types; preservation is governed by method 10 with no specified materials; and all external packaging must be marked per MIL-STD-129, including the mandatory label “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock,” the contract number, and lot/item number, along with compliant barcoding. Product Verification Testing by the government is required prior to acceptance, and the contractor must maintain a quality control system meeting FAR 52.246-2 or 52.246-3. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF using web, EDI, or FTP methods, with payments processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract includes an option to extend the term for up to 60 days, with a cumulative maximum duration of five years, and incorporates clauses for executive compensation reporting, subcontracting transparency, and protest procedures. Although the contract references socioeconomic representation requirements, the specific status of the awardee as a small business or other designation is not disclosed in the documentation. Cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is mandated, and subcontractors must adhere to all applicable safeguarding and reporting obligations. No