NUT, TUBE COUPLING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order under the basic ordering agreement SPE4A1-24-G-0043 to AAR SUPPLY CHAIN, INC (CAGE 1Y249), a small business, for the procurement of four NUT, TUBE COUPLING units (NSN 4730-01-731-2885) at a total price of $1,304.40. The contract was awarded on July 15, 2026, with delivery required by March 22, 2027, and FOB Origin terms mean the government assumes transportation costs from the contractor’s location to the designated delivery point at the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item must fully comply with military standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, with a U-packaging code, preservation method 31 (cleaning and drying), and individual wrapping using EA material; labeling and barcoding must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including a Data Matrix barcode and government purchase order identifiers. The contractor is required to follow DLA-specific packaging guidance RP001, remove all government markings from rejected items per RQ011, and avoid use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. The award is subject to contract clauses requiring veteran employment reporting and sustainable product use, both authorized under deviation 2026-O0038, and subcontracting for commercial products under deviation 2026-O0015. Electronic invoicing is mandatory via WAWF, and payment is processed through a designated DoDAAC with remittance to Columbus, Ohio. The contractor's small business status triggers compliance with FAR 19.7 and SAM reporting obligations, while inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery location by government personnel. No options, price adjustments, or deviations from the fixed quantity are permitted, and the contract contains no identified key personnel, security clearance, or OCI requirements.