SCREW, CLOSE TOLERANCE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded DON INDUSTRIAL GROUP LLC (CAGE 745V4) a fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract valued at $350,000.00 for the supply of close-tolerance screws (NSN 5305-01-105-9370), with a base period of five years and no options. The contract was awarded on July 20, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-R-X877 and is structured as an IDIQ with a guaranteed minimum of 189 packages per order, a maximum per order of 766 packages, and an estimated annual requirement of 766 packages; each package contains 20 screws. All deliveries must originate from the contractor’s facility in Houston, Texas, under FOB Origin terms, with a delivery schedule of 190 days after receipt of order, and outstanding orders may be fulfilled up to 190 days after contract expiration. Packaging and labeling must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129 for barcoding and identification, ASTM D3951 for packaging, and DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with palletization following RP001 guidelines. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s origin facility by a government representative, with zero non-conformances allowed unless otherwise specified. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of federal and defense-specific clauses mandating compliance with labor, safety, cybersecurity, and supply chain integrity requirements. Key clauses include mandatory reporting of executive compensation and subcontract awards, compliance with Executive Order 14026 minimum wage standards, paid sick leave under EO 13706, and prohibitions on trafficking in persons. Cybersecurity requirements under 252.204-7012 require protection of Controlled Unclassified Information and reporting of cyber incidents, with the contractor obligated to maintain an appropriate CMMC level and annually affirm compliance in SPRS. Subcontractors must also flow down CMMC and cybersecurity obligations. The contract enforces supply chain security prohibitions against covered telecommunications equipment and applications, including restrictions under FASCSA, and prohibits sourcing from state sponsors of terrorism. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) applies, and hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 with Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award. Payments