SCREW, CLOSE TOLERAN

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A626PW698 to HC MERCHANDISERS, INC. (CAGE 53037) on July 1, 2026, for the procurement of 2,284 units of SCREW, CLOSE TOLERANCE (NSN 5305012124553) under Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-56J7, with a total contract value of $1,119.16. The item is to be delivered to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, with a required delivery date of September 16, 2026, and a need ship date of November 10, 2026, under FOB Origin terms. Packaging and labeling must comply with ASTM D3951 and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with all shipping containers marked according to MIL-STD-129, including UDI/2D barcodes for traceability. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2, with the Government responsible for verifying conformance using MIL-STD-1916 and MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 sampling standards. The contract includes mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses such as 52.219-28 for small business representation, 52.222-50 on combating trafficking, 52.223-23 on sustainable products, and 252.232-7006 requiring electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow. Suppliers must also adhere to NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and toxic material handling, and compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), including pre-award submission of hazard labels for applicable materials. The contract type is undefined pending award but includes Alternate I of FAR 52.216-1 indicating potential cost-reimbursement or incentive structures. Payment will be processed electronically through WAWF using DoDAACs, and no attachments are required. The awardee is required to maintain active SAM registration, submit accurate employment eligibility data, and avoid mandatory arbitration agreements, with all representations concerning small business status, UEI, and CAGE code validated