53--NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A626PY050 to Defense Support Services, Inc. (CAGE 1L3U4) on July 15, 2026, for a firm fixed price of $32,159.82 to supply 77 self-locking nuts, NSN 5310-00-559-9242, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-55R8. The contract is a delivery order issued under a basic agreement with no option periods, and performance is governed by FAR and DFARS clauses including 52.219-28 for small business re-representation, 52.222-19 and -20 for labor and material compliance, 52.243-1 for fixed-price changes, and 52.240-91 with Alternate I governing FASCSA order restrictions. The contract mandates adherence to strict packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with preservation method code 33 and no special materials required. Delivery is FOB origin with the government assuming transportation risk from the origin point at 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, VA, to the final destination at Hill AFB, UT. Shipment data, invoicing, and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via WAWF using web entry, EDI, or FTP. The contractor is subject to cybersecurity requirements under CMMC and must comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Quality standards require zero non-conformances under MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent sampling plans, with full compliance to DLA-specific technical requirements including RA001 for quality management, RQ017 for counterfeit parts prevention, and RD004 for MSDS documentation. The Contracting Officer’s representative is Tara Dolberry, reachable through DLA Aviation. Payment is processed through the Columbus, OH, remittance address, and accounting is tracked using a local code structure. The contract includes special requirements such as DPAS prioritization for defense needs and hazard labeling per DFARS 252.223-7001, with no deviations to the small business subcontracting or labor compliance obligations. All representations and certifications are bound