LOCK, FOLD HINGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Apex Manufacturing Company, Inc. a contract valued at $28,596.00 on July 24, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A7-24-T-724M, to supply a fold hinge lock identified by NSN 1615011594681 along with associated production lot testing and contractor first article testing services. The contract encompasses three distinct line items: the physical hinge lock component, testing conducted by the contractor during production, and a first article inspection to ensure compliance with specifications prior to full-scale manufacturing. The award was issued under NAICS code 541380, indicating engineering services, and is managed by the Department of Defense through the DLA with performance expected within the United States. Despite the award date being in 2026, the response deadline listed in the solicitation was March 21, 2025, suggesting potential retroactive processing or system timing discrepancies. The contract does not specify a set-aside classification or designated point of contact, and the place of performance lacks detailed geographic information.