NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PLATE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A726D5671 to A.M.S. NETWORK, LLC (CAGE 6PVX3) for $349,999.99 to supply a NUT, SELF-LOCKING, PLATE (NSN 5310-00-042-8687) under an Indefinite Delivery Contract with a five-year base period and no options. The solicitation, SPE4A7-26-R-X903, was issued on July 13, 2026, and awarded on July 27, 2026, with delivery required 113 days after award under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risk until delivery. The contract operates under a trade-off evaluation methodology prioritizing past performance—particularly Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) assessments, quality history, and on-time delivery—equally with cost, allowing for selection based on best value rather than lowest price. The NAICS code 332722 classifies the vendor as a machine shop, and while the total contract value is capped at $349,999.99, no unit pricing is specified, leaving the minimum obligated amount undefined despite a guaranteed minimum of 220 units and estimated annual demand of 880 units. All items must adhere to rigorous technical and logistical standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and 2D barcode requirements, and MIL-STD-130N for commercial item identification. Packaging must include specific codes for unit containers, intermediate containers, and preservation methods—with no preservation or wrapping materials required, and cleaning/drying performed per PRES MTHD:33. Shelf life must be at least 85% remaining at delivery, with expiration set at 15 years from the cure date, and all packaging must be labeled “Product Verification Test Samples - Do Not Post to Stock” along with contract and lot numbers. The contractor must submit samples for government inspection at the destination, comply with DFARS Clause 252.223-7001 for hazardous material labeling, DPAS priorities for defense resource allocation, and DART system reporting for airworthiness parts. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is mandatory, and the contractor must comply with a