NUT, SELF-LOCKING, DO

The contract was awarded to BROWN HELICOPTER, INC. under solicitation SPE4A6-25-T-39XM for the procurement of 1,425 self-locking double hexagon nuts, with a total contract value of $13,822.50 at a unit price of $9.70. Delivery is required within 45 days after order issuance, with FOB Origin terms meaning title and risk of loss transfer to the government at the contractor’s shipping point, and final delivery destination is DLA Distribution Jacksonville, Florida. The item is a government-surplus requirement, and the contractor must certify that all parts are new, unused, and previously owned by the U.S. Government, with full traceability and documentation submitted upon request. Packaging and labeling must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization adhering to DLA’s RP001 standard, and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence over all referenced standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government, with no delegated technical representative named. The contract includes mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses governing payment methods, including electronic funds transfer and prompt payment incentives, with invoicing required through WAWF. Special requirements include DPAS rating, compelling prioritized performance under national defense needs, and prohibitions on acquiring controlled telecommunications equipment or certain materials. The awardee has no access to DLA-controlled technical data despite the item being subject to ITAR/EAR export controls. Cybersecurity and supply chain integrity are enforced through clauses requiring safeguarding of covered defense information, counterfeit part avoidance, and restrictions on foreign-sourced electronic components. Payment is administered by DEF FIN AND ACCOUNTING SVC in Columbus, Ohio, and a single attachment certifies CAGE 5V361 surplus compliance. No small business or socioeconomic certifications were submitted, and the contract contains no option periods or quantity flexibility, with a strict zero percent variance permitted. All performance and documentation obligations are tied to compliance with federal procurement regulations, defense logistics protocols, and national security directives.