53--STUD,SELF-LOCKING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded S & B, INC. a fixed-price contract valued at $32,207.00 on July 28, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-07UM, with the resulting contract number SPE4A626V280G. The sole line item is 535 units of a self-locking stud identified by NSN 5307014702323, to be delivered to DLA Distribution Warner Robins at Robins AFB, Georgia, with a need ship date of November 23, 2026, and a required delivery date of April 23, 2027, under FOB Destination terms. The contractor must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-129, ASTM D3951, and DLA’s RP001, including barcoding with UDI, SSCC, and 2D Data Matrix symbols. All shipments require compliance with hazardous material regulations under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and radioactive material notification thresholds, while ocean transport must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, many amended with deviations effective February 2026, emphasizing cybersecurity, subcontracting, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable procurement, and hazardous material identification. The contractor is subject to destination inspection under FAR 52.246-2 and must submit invoices electronically through WAWF. Payment terms include accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and provisions to prevent unauthorized obligations. The contract also mandates representation of size and socioeconomic status in accordance with SAM.gov requirements, including UEI and CAGE code disclosures. Additional compliance obligations include NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, safeguarding of contractor information systems, and adherence to System for Award Management maintenance protocols. The contracting officer’s representative and payment office details are not listed in the document but are expected to be assigned in the award documentation.