NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to AERO-GLEN INTERNATIONAL LLC (CAGE 9V172), a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business, for the procurement of 1,254 self-locking nuts (NSN 5310-00-279-4270, part number BFN442-3-2) at a total price of $3,009.60. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-55Q8 and is delivered against contract SPE4A626PX842. Delivery is required by August 17, 2026, to DLA Distribution San Diego at 3581 Cummings Road, Building 3581, San Diego, CA 92136-3581, with FOB Origin terms applying. The supplier must comply with strict packaging standards per ASTM D3951 and DLA Master List requirements, marking and labeling per MIL-STD-129, and palletization according to DLA RP001. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government personnel under FAR 52.246-2, with full supply chain traceability mandated, including manufacturer CAGE code 27238. The contract is designated as a rated award under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), ensuring priority processing for national defense needs. It includes mandatory flow-down clauses on small business utilization, whistleblower protections, contractor ethics, cybersecurity safeguards, supply chain security prohibitions including the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, and requirements for paying small business subcontractors accelerated. The contractor must submit invoices electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow and conform to all representations and certifications, including its small business status and compliance with ethical, environmental, and labor standards. The contract supports broad federal acquisition regulations concerning accountability, transparency, and national security supply chain integrity.