NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price delivery order to AERO-GLEN INTERNATIONAL LLC, a small business with CAGE code 9V172, for the supply of 920 self-locking plate nuts, NSN 5310011718112, at a unit price of $14.00, resulting in a total contract value of $12,880.00. The award was issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-30Y8 and finalized on July 16, 2026, with delivery required to DLA Distribution Depot Hill, Hill AFB, Utah, within 350 days of order placement. FOB terms are origin, meaning title and risk transfer to the government upon delivery to the carrier at the contractor’s facility. The item is classified as a commercial item and must comply with stringent defense procurement standards, including MIL-STD-129 for packaging and labeling, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, and RP001 for DLA-specific packaging requirements. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering cybersecurity, export control, whistleblower protections, prompt payment, contract administration, and performance requirements. Notably, the contractor must hold JCP certification due to the export-controlled nature of the item under ITAR or EAR, and compliance with CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity standards is mandatory. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through WAWF using approved document types, and payment will be processed electronically via EFT. The contract includes deviations under 2026-00038 for several clauses, including security prohibitions, employment reporting, and contract clause incorporation, indicating customized regulatory adjustments. The contractor affirmed it will not require access to DLA-controlled technical data, but is subject to DPAS prioritization for material procurement. No option periods or extended quantities are provided, and the award is based on compliance with mandatory technical, regulatory, and qualification criteria, consistent with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable acquisition approach.