BOLT, MACHINE

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, awarded an indefinite quantity contract under solicitation SPE4A623DC122 to Huntsville Fastener & Supply Inc, a small business certified as a Women-Owned Small Business with CAGE code 083L8. The contract, identified by award number SPE4A626F0449 and dated July 14, 2026, is a commercial item contract governed under FAR Part 12 and structured as an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a potential term not exceeding 60 months. The base award value is $17,632.88, covering three line items: a shear bolt, a weight-based component, and a machine bolt, with option quantities available at $0.00 per unit, indicating no pre-established pricing for potential additional orders. Delivery is FOB origin, with all shipments required to be completed within the continental United States and no deliveries permitted after September 17, 2028. Each delivery order must be fulfilled within 60 days of requirement issuance, and the contract includes an optional extension clause allowing term renewal if notified in advance. The contractor must comply with stringent Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements, including safeguarding covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012, which mandates implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours. Additional compliance obligations include adherence to the Defense Priority and Allocation System, Buy American Act provisions, and mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean shipments unless prior approval is obtained. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 and include hard copies of certifications and drawings within each shipment, while invoicing must be submitted exclusively via the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract incorporates clauses related to subcontracting, cybersecurity, litigation confidentiality, and restrictions on the use of certain telecommunications equipment or Bytedance applications, including TikTok. All representations and certifications are incorporated by reference, and the contractor is required to maintain compliance with Small Business Administration eligibility standards for WOSB set-aside contracts. Payment is processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, and inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery destination by government representatives. Full details on packaging and marking are contained in the referenced attachment, “PID, Packaging, and Marking.pdf,” while other administrative and accounting