NUT, PLAIN, CASTELLAT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to BROWN HELICOPTER, INC. (CAGE 5V361) for the procurement of 210 plain castellated nuts, identified by NSN 5310-01-123-4613 and part number SS5095-4, at a total contract value of $6,090.00. The award, issued under solicitation SPE4A626PAH49 on July 29, 2026, specifies delivery to DLA Distribution San Diego, California, with FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all costs and risks until delivery. Performance is expected by September 16, 2026, and the item is sourced as surplus government property that must remain new, unused, and fully traceable to prior U.S. government acquisition, with 100% inspection required at the destination. The NAICS code 332722 classifies the awardee as a small business concern, and affirmative socioeconomic representation on an invoice suggests potential eligibility under small disadvantaged women-owned business programs, triggering compliance obligations under FAR 52.219-28 and SAM reporting requirements. Packaging and labeling must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, ASTM D3951 for general packaging, and RP001 for palletization, with special attention to government identification numbers and unit of issue clarity. Hazardous material handling, if applicable, must comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and require Safety Data Sheets per FAR 52.223-3, while all shipments must use U.S.-flag vessels under cargo preference laws. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity, supply chain security, labor rights, trafficking prevention, prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, disputes, and environmental protections including prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and fluorinated foams. Payment is processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with remittance directed to DLA Distribution San Diego. The awardee has no access to DLA-controlled technical data and is subject to Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) requirements. Contract administration is managed by JoAnne Brison, with Jalyn Jarrett as the contracting officer, and all compliance must be maintained through accurate System for Award Management (SAM) representations