SCREW, CLOSE TOLERAN

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded H C Merchandisers, Inc. (CAGE 53037) a fixed-price contract valued at $13,770.00 for the supply of 340 units of SCREW, CLOSE TOLERANCE (NSN 5305011697211), under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-40H2. The award was issued on July 21, 2026, with delivery needed by July 20, 2026, and full performance required by March 14, 2027. The contract requires FOB Origin pricing, with final delivery directed to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-129 for labeling, ASTM D3951 for packaging, and DLA Master List requirements, which supersede any conflicting standards. All items must be properly labeled with Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack, and hazardous materials must be identified and labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, with Material Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with quality conformance governed by MIL-STD-1916, using critical, major, and minor defect AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively, demanding zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses governing compliance, including employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, and prohibition of confidential internal agreements. Electronic invoicing must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and the contractor must maintain current representations in the System for Award Management, including size status and socioeconomic status, with specific requirements for UEI and CAGE code submission tied to NIST SP 800-171 assessments and covered telecommunications disclosures. The contractor must notify the Contracting Officer in advance of shipping any items containing radioactive materials and must secure prior written approval before using foreign-flag vessels for transportation, with documentation of efforts to use U.S.-flag carriers. While no explicit contract type is stated, FAR clause 52.216-1 allows for deviation-based determination by the Contracting Officer. No formal evaluation factors or award basis are documented, though the nature of the simplified acquisition and price-focused context suggests a potential LPTA