NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded DON INDUSTRIAL GROUP LLC a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $37,324.60 for the supply of a self-locking nut identified by NSN 5310005158735 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-Q-0135, with the award issued on July 21, 2026. The contractor, based in Houston, Texas, is required to comply with FAR 52.222-90, which prohibits workplace discrimination based on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as implemented under Department of Defense Class Deviation 2026-00040; this clause mandates flow-down requirements to all subcontractors and imposes reporting obligations on the contractor for any violations or legal challenges related to the provision. Contract administration is handled by the DLA Aviation, ASC Commodities Division in Richmond, Virginia, with Dean Allen designated as the Contracting Officer, although no Contracting Officer’s Representative or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative is listed. The place of performance is in the United States, and while no formal inspection criteria, packaging standards, or delivery schedules are specified, the contract implies acceptance at the point of delivery. The award appears to have been made under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, consistent with standard DLA procurement practices for low-value commercial items, though the exact basis of award is not formally documented. The contractor’s CAGE code is 745V4, and while the NSN ensures item identification, no MIL-STD or other technical specifications for the nut are cited. The contract includes a modification authorized by SF 30 with Option D selected, and while it references accounting and appropriation data using agency code 97AS, specific AAC, TAS, or ACRN line values are not provided. Invoicing methods, FOB terms, payment details, and exact delivery timelines are not detailed, and no attachments, evaluation factors, or socioeconomic certifications were disclosed. Compliance with DEI-related reporting and subcontractor oversight remains the primary special requirement beyond the delivery of the specified commodity.