NUT, SPECIAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to AERO-GLEN INTERNATIONAL LLC (CAGE 9V172) for the procurement of 2,024 units of a specialized nut (NSN 5310001131622) under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-07UL, with a total contract value of $25,340.48 and an award date of July 29, 2026. Delivery is required to be completed within 110 days after award, with the official delivery point designated as the Fleet Readiness Center DLA at Cherry Point, North Carolina, under FOB Destination terms. The contract incorporates mandatory compliance with a wide array of federal and Department of Defense regulations, including DLA Packaging Requirements RP001, MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, and ASTM D3951 for packaging, with DLA standards taking precedence where conflicts exist. The item must be manufactured and inspected in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling plans, and the contractor must hold ISO 9001:2015 certification. Inspections and acceptance occur at the contractor’s facility prior to shipment, with the government retaining the right to conduct origin inspections. Cybersecurity requirements mandate CMMC Level 2 certification, compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, and implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls. Export control obligations under ITAR and EAR apply, requiring JCP certification for personnel handling technical data and prior DLA approval for access. The contract includes standard FAR and DFARS clauses addressing small business representation, equal opportunity, employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, data safeguarding, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, with no alternative methods permitted. Payment and administrative details are governed by DoDAAC codes, though specific remittance information is not provided. The award follows a Low Price Technically Acceptable methodology, as is typical for automated solicitations of this nature. No IUID marking is required, and no option periods or subcontracting restrictions beyond commercial item provisions are specified. All offeror representations, including small business status and UEI/CAGE data, must be completed at the time of proposal submission