WASHER, FLAT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to SALEM MANUFACTURING & SALES INC (CAGE 57140) for the delivery of one flat washer (NSN 5310016735684) with a total contract value of $1,189.00, awarded on July 15, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-03MK. The item must be manufactured, inspected, packaged, and delivered in full compliance with stringent military standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and MIL-STD-1916 for quality sampling. Delivery is FOB origin to NAVSEALOGCEN Code 63113 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with a 20-day lead time from order issuance, and acceptance occurs at the destination under government inspection. All payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), adhering to DFARS requirements for electronic submission and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contract incorporates multiple DFARS and FAR clauses governing cybersecurity, including safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, as well as prohibitions on hazardous materials like hexavalent chromium and export-controlled items. The contractor is subject to compliance with whistleblower protections, restrictions on mandatory arbitration, and requirements to inform employees of their rights. Packaging and marking must meet DLA’s RP001 standards, with no special preservation materials required, and all hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Despite the low contract value, the requirements reflect a fully regulated defense procurement environment with robust oversight, including adherence to NIST SP 800-171 assessment controls through approved deviation and restrictions on procurement from communist Chinese military companies. The contract does not include option quantities, modification details, or formal evaluation factors, and no attachments are provided.