SCREW, MACHINE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded LCF Systems, Inc. (CAGE 1CR65) a contract valued at $350,000.00 for the procurement of machine screws (NSN 5305-00-639-4311) under solicitation SPE4A7-26-R-X611, with an award date of July 15, 2026. The contract spans a five-year base period ending July 16, 2031, structured as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) arrangement with a guaranteed minimum of 2,280 units and an estimated annual demand of 9,120 units, subject to escalating unit prices from $3.72 in Year 1 to $4.26 in Year 5. Delivery is FOB destination, with all shipments governed by MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, and MIL-STD-129 for external marking, including barcoding for DoD logistics traceability. Internal item marking must comply with MIL-STD-130N, incorporating manufacturer logos, lot numbers, and the special designation “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock” for test units. Preservation requires cleaning and drying without protective coating, per PRES MTHD:31. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with government-conducted testing under MIL-STD-1916 and AQLs of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity standards is mandatory, including cyber incident reporting via the DIBNet portal, media preservation for 90 days, and flow-down obligations to subcontractors. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including automatic withholding, prompt payment discounts, cost or pricing data submission, dispute resolution, and specialized cybersecurity requirements such as safeguarding covered defense information. The contractor must use Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for invoicing and delivery documentation, with payment processed through a designated DoDAAC. No formal evaluation factors are documented in the available materials, but eligibility requires CMMC Level 2 certification, NIST SP 800-171 compliance, SPRS score submission, SDS documentation, Joint Certification Program status, and DLA system access