53--BOLT,MACHINE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a $350,000.00 indefinite-delivery contract to RUTA SUPPLIES INC (CAGE 0NJT4) under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8637, with an award date of July 23, 2026. This contract is structured as a unilateral indefinite-delivery contract for the supply of a single line item: MACHINE BOLT (NSN 5306014847291), with a guaranteed minimum quantity of two units and an estimated annual demand of 14 units, though the latter is not firm. The contract value represents the maximum potential obligation, and no unit pricing or extended line item values are specified. Performance is to be executed under FOB origin terms, with deliveries required within 158 days after order issuance, and all goods must be delivered to destinations specified in individual orders within the continental United States. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, with the Government responsible for verification. The contractor must comply strictly with packaging standards set by ASTM D3951 and DLA’s RA001 Master List, with packaging and labeling conforming to MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and hazardous material markings under 29 CFR 1910.1200. Radioactive materials must meet specific activity thresholds for labeling. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of FAR and DFARS clauses, including Alternate I of 52.216-1, authorizing deviation for the contract type; multiple versions of the Authorization and Consent clause; requirements for combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and hazardous material identification; and cybersecurity and subcontractor compliance clauses with deviations noted. The contractor must maintain compliance with Small Business representations, including HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB status, and provide UEI and CAGE codes for all entities involved. Special requirements mandate adherence to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard for labeling, with exemptions for certain federally regulated substances. Invoicing is mandatory through WAWF using approved document types tied to the nature of the delivery. The primary point of contact for contract administration is Theodore Misiolek at the Defense Logistics Agency, with no COR or COTR details provided. The award reflects a simplified acquisition process under DLA’s automated solicitation system, with proposals submitted via the DLA BSM portal. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or