UNIVERSAL JOINT, VEHICULAR

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7L426D63LM to RUTA SUPPLIES INC with a maximum value of $350,000.00, issued under solicitation SPE7L4-26-U-0918 and effective July 21, 2026. This is an indefinite-delivery contract for a single line item: the Universal Joint, Vehicular (NSN 2520014671073), with an estimated quantity of 452 units and a guaranteed minimum order of 67 units. The contract operates under a one-year ordering window, with deliveries required within 55 days of receipt of each order and FOB Origin terms applying; shipments must be routed to multiple locations within the Continental United States. Packaging and marking must strictly conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation methods, wrap and cushioning materials, and the special marking requirement of “02 ARROW UP OPEN THIS SIDE.” Barcoding is mandatory per MIL-STD-129, and hazardous materials, if any, must comply with IP025, the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), and 252.223-7001, including pre-award submission of hazard labels for non-exempt materials. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government under FAR 52.246-2. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through WAWF with receiving reports for fixed-price deliverables, and payment administration relies on DoDAAC codes to be completed in the award document. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses with deviations issued in February 2026, such as Type of Contract Alternate I, Postaward Small Business Program Representation, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Employment Eligibility Verification, and NIST SP 800-171 requirements. The awardee is a small business, and clauses requiring representations and certifications confirm the need to disclose UEI and CAGE codes, socioeconomic status, and compliance with cybersecurity and whistleblower protections. No formal evaluation factors, attachments, or detailed pricing are available in the solicitation, with the maximum contract value being the sole financial ceiling.