GROMMET, NONMETALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to BOEING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES X, INC. (CAGE 2N935) for the procurement of a NONMETALLIC GROMMET identified by NSN 5325000646086 and purchase request number 7017487149, with a total contract value of $160.00 and an award date of July 20, 2026. The solicitation, numbered SPE4A6-26-T-05US, was issued under Standard Form 18 (Rev. 6-95) by the ASC Commodities Division of DLA Aviation and is not a small business set-aside, though a price evaluation preference is available for certified HUBZone small businesses that have not waived the benefit. The contract requires delivery of four units by October 10, 2026, under FOB Origin terms, with the destination being the DLA Distribution DDSF New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, and the shipment is coordinated under the First Destination Transportation program. The item is specified as made of nylon and must conform to technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, including packaging per ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, palletization per RP001, and bare item marking per RQ017. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin with zero tolerance for deviations, and FAR 52.246-2 applies for fixed-price supply inspection. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses addressing compliance, safety, and administrative obligations, including prohibitions on mandatory arbitration agreements, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and hazardous material handling, all with deviations effective February 2026. Cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 are enforceable through a DFARS deviation, and the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act apply to ensure domestic sourcing. Payment must be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow with required documentation including invoices and receiving reports for fixed-price items. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration and submit certifications relevant to small business status, socioeconomic classifications, and defense telecommunications equipment use. Additive manufacturing is prohibited unless explicitly authorized, and the award may be automated unless first article testing is required. All submissions must be made through DIBBS, and the contract includes clauses on government delay of work