STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to AERO-GLEN INTERNATIONAL LLC (CAGE 9V172) for the procurement of a STUD, TURNLOCK FASTENER (NSN 5325009508814) with a total contract value of $2,295.00, following a simplified acquisition under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-08VZ. The award was issued on July 28, 2026, with delivery required 171 days after receipt of order, targeting a need ship date of January 17, 2027, and an original delivery date of January 2, 2027. Performance is to be completed at the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with title and risk of loss transferring at the point of origin under FOB Origin terms. The contract includes mandatory compliance with detailed packaging and marking specifications requiring adherence to MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, including 2D Data Matrix codes, and ASTM D3951 for general packaging, though DLA-specific standards such as RP001 and RA001 take precedence. Physical item marking must conform to RQ017 requirements, and all shipments must be palletized per DLA packaging guidelines. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government, with acceptance criteria demanding zero non-conformances under MIL-STD-1916 and zero-based sampling plans aligned with AQL thresholds of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses including inspection of supplies, default remedies, changes, and automated payment processes via WAWF, alongside provisions for safeguarding covered contractor information systems, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and maintenance of System for Award Management records. The contract includes alternate clauses for authorization and consent, contract type, and simplified acquisition terms, all flagged with deviation 2026-00038. Offerors were required to provide UEI and CAGE codes, represent their small business status including HUBZone eligibility, and comply with DFARS restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. The solicitation emphasized an automated award process driven by price, with HUBZone pricing preferences applied, indicating a likely Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. All proposals were submitted electronically via DIBBS, with