SCREW, CLOSE TOLERAN

The contract award SPE4A626PY552 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency to SPAIRES INC under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-43A4 is for the procurement of 131 units of SCREW, CLOSE TOLERAN with NSN 5305012848378, to be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract value is $5,064.46, with delivery required 171 days after the actual delivery order trigger date, targeting a need ship date of November 1, 2026, and FOB Origin terms apply. The work involves compliance with stringent packaging, marking, and inspection standards outlined in DLA Master List RA001, RP001, ASTM D3951, and MIL-STD-129, which mandate 2D Data Matrix barcoding, proper unit of issue and quantity labeling, and preservation techniques to prevent corrosion and environmental damage. Physical identification must adhere to RQ017, and all shipments require full conformance to MIL-STD-129 labeling and packaging specifications, including palletization per RP001. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses relating to cybersecurity, safety, and compliance, including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information with assessment levels to be selected, 252.204-7020 mandating NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements, and 252.204-7018 prohibiting acquisition of covered telecommunications equipment. Contractors must also comply with whistleblower protections, disclosure requirements, and reporting obligations through the Supplier Performance Risk System, including submission of CAGE code and cybersecurity assessment scores. The award triggers additional obligations under 252.223-7001 for hazard warning labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials, and all deliveries are subject to Government inspection and acceptance at destination, using zero non-conformance sampling standards per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4. Invoicing is required through Wide Area WorkFlow, and while the contract type is undefined, the clause 52.216-1 Alternate I is used. Payment administration is managed via DoDAAC codes, and the sole point of contact for contract administration is Christopher Conte