PLUG, MACHINE THREAD

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price delivery order to METAVAL ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED (CAGE 7886Y) for 74 machine thread plugs, part number 5365012494344, at a unit price of $13.00, for a total contract value of $962.00. The award was issued on July 20, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-418U, with delivery due on October 19, 2026, to DLA Distribution in San Diego, California. Performance originates from the contractor’s facility in Faridabad, India, under FOB Origin terms, meaning the Government assumes all transportation costs and risks upon shipment. The contract strictly enforces compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, requiring GS1-128 and Data Matrix bar codes on all containers. Prohibited substances, including mercury and mercury compounds, are explicitly forbidden in packaging and material handling under IP056. Quality assurance requires adherence to SAE AS9100 or ISO 9001:2015, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government at origin using MIL-STD-1916 sampling standards and a zero non-conformance acceptance criterion. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment compliance, including equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, and employment eligibility verification, all under Deviation 2026-00038. Cybersecurity obligations are governed by 252.204-7012, and the contractor must follow WAWF for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. Export-controlled items are restricted under 252.225-7048, and the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment from prohibited sources is barred under 252.204-7018. The contractor is subject to hazardous material handling standards under 252.223-7006 and 252.223-7008, including a prohibition on hexavalent chromium. Payment will be processed via the remittance address in Columbus, Ohio, using the payment routing code SL4701, with no options or quantity variance permitted. The administrative