STUD, PLAIN

This contract, issued under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-70T9 by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, specifies the procurement of 29 plain studs identified by NSN 5307015238544 from RIX INDUSTRIES, with delivery required to the DLA San Joaquin Distribution Center in Tracy, California, within 164 days after award. The item is to be delivered FOB origin with zero variance in quantity and is subject to destination inspection and acceptance. Packaging must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with a unit packaging code of U, QUP 001, and preservation method 31 (clng/dry), with no additional preservation, wrap, or cushioning materials required; unit containers are bulk, and intermediate containers are end item with unspecified quantity. Palletization must comply with DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, and marking must follow MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required, utilizing GS1-128 barcodes for automated logistics processing. The contract incorporates a broad array of regulatory clauses including FAR 52.222-36 Alternate I for equal opportunity, 52.227-1 Alternates I and II for authorization and consent, 52.232-39 and -40 for payment protections and accelerated payments to small businesses, 52.243-1 for changes, and 52.244-6 for subcontracting commercial products, all subject to deviation 2026-00038. Additional DFARS clauses mandate compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding controlled unclassified information, require cyber incident reporting within 72 hours, prohibit unauthorized compensation of former DoD officials, enforce whistleblower protections, and require immediate notification of safety issues. Contractors must also comply with hazardous materials labeling under OSHA standards and submit MSDS for non-listed hazardous substances. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through WAWF and requires submission of representations in Section K regarding small business status, UEI and CAGE codes, and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7016 and -7017 regarding covered telecommunications equipment. The award basis is not explicitly stated, but socioeconomic preferences for small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a),