PACKING NUT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to INDIAN AEROSPACE, INC. (CAGE 1JX19) for the delivery of 40 packing nuts (NSN 4730-01-257-2872) at a total value of $8,787.60, with delivery required by May 11, 2027, FOB origin. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7M3-26-T-5990 and awarded on July 15, 2026, mandates compliance with stringent packaging, labeling, and transportation standards, primarily MIL-STD-129 for marking and bar-coding, and RP001 for DLA-specific packaging and palletization requirements. The unit of issue and quantity per unit pack are specified as 001, and packaging must also conform to ASTM D3951 unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Hazardous material handling is governed by 29 CFR 1910.1200, requiring accurate Safety Data Sheets and compliant labeling, with any non-covered materials subject to pre-award submission and ongoing updates during performance. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination—Hill Air Force Base, Utah—and are conducted by the Government, with invoicing required through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using designated payment codes and DoDAACs. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses addressing cybersecurity, labor, safety, and supply chain integrity, including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, 252.227-1 and its alternates for authorization and consent regarding intellectual property, 252.223-7008 prohibiting hexavalent chromium, and 252.240-7997 requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 assessment standards. Cybersecurity maturity at CMMC Level 2 is explicitly referenced as a requirement, alongside adherence to the DLA Master List and RA001 technical standards. Additional clauses mandate employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, equal opportunity, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on acquiring covered telecommunications equipment or communist Chinese military company items. The contractor must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and maintain SAM registration validity, though specific small business representation status is not indicated