STUD, SELF-LOCKING

Defense Logistics Agency award SPE7L026F5097 is a unilateral simplified indefinite-delivery contract issued to Ruta Supplies Inc for the procurement of self-locking studs, part number 2CK588, NSN 5307012349512. The contract establishes a maximum value of 250,000.00 dollars with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 30 units. A specific delivery order under this agreement requires the delivery of 124 units at a unit price of 137.64 dollars, totaling 17,067.36 dollars, with a delivery deadline of November 16, 2026. The contract is managed under FOB origin terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, specifically the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. All shipments must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and RP001. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act for domestic sourcing, as well as rigorous cybersecurity standards. The awardee must implement NIST SP 800-171 security requirements to safeguard covered defense information and comply with DFARS regulations regarding cyber incident reporting and the prohibition of certain foreign telecommunications equipment. Award evaluation was based on a trade-off process considering price and small business status, including preferences for HUBZone certified firms.