STUD, LOCKED IN

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE4A626P0AR7 was issued to Vertical Solutions Inc for the procurement of 207 locked-in studs, identified by NSN 5307-01-158-1515. The contract was awarded on August 26, 2026, with a total price of 10,091.25, although some documentation indicates a higher value of 217,091.25. The delivery schedule is set for 136 days after receipt of order, with a need ship date of November 8, 2026, and a final required delivery date of January 17, 2027. Supplies are to be delivered FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Jacksonville in Florida. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and technical standards, including SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 for manufacturing and MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1E for marking and packaging. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the point of origin. Administrative requirements include the mandatory use of Wide Area WorkFlow for electronic invoicing and payment requests. The award incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, sustainable products, export controls, and the prohibition of items from Communist Chinese military companies.