NUT ASSEMBLY, SELF-L

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to VERTICAL SOLUTIONS INC, CAGE code 86BR3, for the procurement of 8 units of NUT ASSEMBLY, SELF-L, with a total contract value of $8,459.20. The award, issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-797N and contract number SPE4A626PY505, was made on July 20, 2026, with delivery required by August 10, 2026, at the destination in Fresno, California. The contract specifies FOB ORIGIN terms, meaning title and risk of loss transfer to the government upon shipment from the contractor’s facility. All supplies must be new, previously owned by the U.S. government, and fully traceable with proper documentation. The item is identified by NSN 5310-01-230-3390, with no quantity variance permitted, and payment is to be processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Contractual performance is governed by strict compliance with military and federal standards including MIL-STD-129 for labeling and marking, ASTM D3951 and RP001 for packaging and palletization, and DLA's Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government, following zero-defect criteria for critical characteristics via MIL-STD-1916 with AQLs of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor attributes. The contractor is bound by numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering small business representation, cybersecurity safeguards, child labor compliance, whistleblower protections, data handling, and prohibitions on acquiring certain foreign telecommunications equipment and services. Deviation 2026-00038 modifies several clauses including those related to small business recertification, SAM maintenance, and safeguarding information systems. The contractor must submit hazardous material labels prior to award and ensure all packaging includes proper barcoding, part number identification, and government markings. No options, extensions, or subcontracting provisions are specified, and the award is based on full technical and regulatory compliance rather than competitive evaluation metrics.