NUT, SELF-LOCKING, HEXAGON

The contract awarded to LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC (CAGE 6PZL1) under solicitation SPE4A0-26-T-4001 is a fixed-price award for two line items of self-locking hexagon nuts (NSN 5310014174543), each for a quantity of 2 units, with a total contract value of $126.60. Delivery is required by June 11, 2026, with an FOB Origin term, meaning the contractor assumes responsibility for shipment to the carrier at their facility. Primary delivery is to Binghamton, New York, with an alternate location at Camp Kinser, Japan. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging—Level B, Code Q—with interim plastic bagging, box unit containers, and clean, dry preparation per Code 10 preservation. Marking and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129D/E, including Data Matrix or linear barcodes, with hazard communications aligned to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 and federal exemptions. The contractor must also follow DLA’s RP001 packaging guidelines and remove all government markings from rejected items. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of regulatory and compliance clauses, primarily under FAR and DFARS, emphasizing cybersecurity, labor, and supply chain integrity. Clause 252.204-7012 requires safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting of cyber incidents, while 252.240-7997 mandates adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for controlled unclassified information. Transportation by sea requires U.S.-flag vessels unless waived. Federal acquisition provisions include equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable products compliance. The contractor must use WAWF for all invoicing and is subject to DFARS levies on payments. Representations regarding small business status, UEI, CAGE codes, and prohibited defense telecom equipment disclosures are required, and the item is designated as a Critical Application Item, necessitating elevated quality and traceability controls. Although pricing data is incomplete in the solicitation, the award reflects a low-value procurement with high regulatory and technical compliance burdens typical of defense logistics contracts.