NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A626V149E to ALLIED TOOLS, INC (CAGE 3DZM1) on May 21, 2026, for the procurement of 8,000 units of NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON (NSN 5310016102201), with delivery required within 20 days of award, no later than May 7, 2026, to the W501N8 facility in Natick, Massachusetts. The contract is structured under FOB ORIGIN terms and mandates strict adherence to packaging, marking, and labeling standards including MIL-STD-129 for barcoding and identification, ASTM D3951 and DLA Master List requirements for packaging, and RP001 for palletization. The contractor must provide Safety Data Sheets and comply with the Hazard Communication Standard for all hazardous materials, including proper labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200 or applicable alternative statutes such as FIFRA or FFDCA, with a requirement to maintain and update a hazardous materials list throughout performance. All deliveries must be inspected and accepted at destination under a zero-defect sampling standard for critical attributes, with verification levels aligned to AQL thresholds for major and minor defects. Payment is governed exclusively through WAWF with no other invoicing methods authorized, and the contract includes clauses on combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and accelerated payments for small businesses. The contract is subject to numerous DFARS provisions, including NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements, subcontracting controls for commercial items, transportation regulations for ocean freight, and notification of safety issues. The awardee is required to represent its small business status through SAM and comply with all Unique Entity ID and CAGE code disclosures, though specific socioeconomic designation and total contract value are not disclosed. The contracting officer is Abigail Hatch, reachable at abigail.james@dla.mil or 804-461-1222, with no designated COR, COTR, or PCO identified in the documentation.