NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to SIMI COMPONENTS, INC. (CAGE 1UZU3) for 247 self-locking nuts, with a total value of $3,458.00 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-43R6, awarded on July 16, 2026. Delivery is required within 30 days after the order date, with a requested ship date of November 1, 2026, to a destination in Cherry Point, North Carolina, under FOB Origin terms with government payment responsibility. The contract includes rigorous packaging and marking requirements mandating compliance with MIL-STD-129 for labeling, MIL-STD-130N for item-level identification using Data Matrix barcodes, and ASTM D3951 for packaging, with DLA’s Master List and RP001 precedence over commercial standards. The product must also meet quality and traceability standards per C02 and C03 clauses, requiring full supply chain documentation and adherence to discontinuation protocols. The contractor is bound by numerous DFARS and FAR clauses related to cybersecurity, anti-terrorism training, counterfeit part avoidance, supply chain integrity, and prohibited materials, including restrictions on certain metals and telecommunications equipment. Special contract requirements include DPAS priority ratings, ensuring accelerated performance support for defense needs. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through WAWF, with payments processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract incorporates a broad set of representations and certifications via FAR 52.204-19, requiring compliance with SAM.gov data, including small business status and veteran employment reporting. Although no specific evaluation factors are documented, the award was made for a single, non-negotiable line item with zero quantity variance, indicative of a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable sourcing approach. The contracting officer is Daniel Fink, with Maria Derynioski serving as the local administrative support contact.