NUT, PLAIN, SLOTTED, H

The contract awarded to APEX MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. under solicitation SPE7M2-26-Q-0178 and contract number SPE7M226P1672, with an award date of July 15, 2026, encompasses the supply of a slotted plain nut (NSN 5310002751898), a miscellaneous item, and a contractor first article test, totaling $48,660.00. The contract was issued as a unilateral modification under simplified acquisition procedures per FAR 13.302(a) or 12.303(a), indicating a commercial item procurement by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division. While the period of performance, delivery schedule, and FOB terms are not explicitly defined, the contractor’s location is listed as Sun Valley, California, and administrative oversight is managed by DCMA Southern California, with payment processing handled by DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio. The contract incorporates FAR 52.222-90, addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion discrimination, with a deviation identifier 2026-00040, requiring the contractor to comply with federal DEI standards. Packaging and marking requirements are not explicitly detailed but are presumed to align with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073 based on standard DLA practices, although the full Section D is not provided. Inspection and acceptance authority rests solely with the government, administered by the contracting officer, Michael Finken, though specific quality standards or inspection locations are not referenced. No detailed pricing breakdown, quantities, option periods, or socioeconomic certifications are included in the available documentation, and while the CAGE code 2V343 is confirmed, the UEI and size status of the awardee remain unverified. All submissions were required to be made electronically through DIBBS, and no special contract requirements, such as security clearances or key personnel designations, are identified in the provided materials.