WASHER, FLAT

The contract, awarded to VERTEX LLC (CAGE 7GL31) by the Defense Logistics Agency on April 27, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-03B5 and contract number SPE4A626PN171, is a firm-fixed-price delivery order for 4 flat washers (NSN 5310-01-587-5951) with a total value of $1,009.20. Delivery is required 95 days after the order date of April 15, 2026, with shipment destined to the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, California under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all costs and risks until arrival. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, including mandatory barcoding using 2-of-5, Code 39, or PDF417 formats, with all items cleaned and dried using Dry Preservation Method 10 and packed in boxed unit containers without additional wrapping or cushioning materials. Invoicing is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow system only, with payment processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Collins, Ohio. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal and defense-specific clauses addressing cybersecurity, labor standards, compliance, and administrative procedures. Key cybersecurity requirements include safeguarding covered defense information per FAR 52.204-21 and DFARS 252.204-7012, along with prohibitions on acquiring certain telecommunications equipment under DFARS 252.204-7018 and 252.225-7051. Labor compliance provisions require adherence to minimum wage rules under Executive Order 14026, paid sick leave under EO 13706, trafficking in persons prevention per FAR 52.222-50 Alternate I, and equal opportunity obligations for veterans and workers with disabilities. The contractor must maintain representation as a small business under FAR 52.219-28 Alternate I, with all socioeconomic certifications validated in SAM. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the Government at the destination per FAR 52.246-2 under zero non-conformance standards, while termination and default rights are governed by standard fixed-price