NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON

The contract, awarded to ALAMO AIRCRAFT, LTD. (CAGE 55345) on July 28, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-R-X892, is an indefinite-delivery contract with a maximum value of $349,999.99 for the supply of one line item: NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON (NSN 5310012720688). The contract operates under an indefinite-quantity framework with no stated minimum or maximum quantities beyond the total ceiling, and performance is governed by FOB Destination terms, meaning delivery occurs at a government-designated location specified in Section B. The award stems from a trade-off process where past performance, particularly SPRS assessments, historical quality, and delivery compliance, are significantly more important than cost, though the combined non-price factors are approximately equal in weight to pricing. The Defense Logistics Agency, through its ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV office, is the procuring activity, with Adrienne Milford designated as the primary point of contact. The contract mandates strict compliance with multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses governing whistleblower protections, cybersecurity, supply chain security, labor standards, and subcontracting. Key cybersecurity requirements include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting within 72 hours to DC3, and implementation of the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act through Alternate I of 52.204-30. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and DLA Master List standards, with barcoding required for logistics tracking. Special provisions include DPAS-rated priorities under 15 CFR 700 for national defense applications, mandatory airworthiness part documentation in the DART system, and hazardous materials labeling compliant with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and other applicable federal statutes. The contractor must also comply with socioeconomic requirements under 52.219-8, employment eligibility verification under 52.222-54, and prohibitions on using products from Kaspersky, ByteDance, or other restricted entities. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, and no attachments or completed representations in Section K are provided; the UEI and CAGE are implied by the awardee, but no size status or affirmative