WASHER, FLAT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a simplified acquisition contract to BASIC RUBBER AND PLASTICS CO. (CAGE 6K404) for the procurement of 14 flat washers (NSN 5310010611973) at a total price of $1,064.00, with an award date of July 14, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-03SH, specifies delivery to the DLA Distribution, DSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes risk until delivery. Performance is required within 180 days after the order date, and all goods must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and bar-coding, and ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging standards, with mercury or mercury compounds strictly prohibited in both packaging and preservation. Preservation method code 10 applies, and no special preservation material is required. The contract mandates strict adherence to federal and defense regulations, including compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 for hazard communication, requiring submission of hazard warning labels and Material Safety Data Sheets prior to award, and enforcement of NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards for safeguarding covered contractor information systems. All invoices must be submitted exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and payment will be processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at the designated Columbus, Ohio remittance address. The contract includes multiple DFARS and FAR clauses addressing patent indemnity, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, subcontractor reporting, transportation by sea, leviess on payments, supply chain risk, and prohibitions on acquiring certain foreign telecommunications equipment. Representations regarding small business status, foreign ownership, and compliance with whistleblower protections are required, though no specific responses are provided. Acceptance of the supply occurs at the destination, and government inspection authority is exercised under FAR 52.246-2. The contractor must adhere to sampling procedures under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 and ensure all technical and compliance documentation is accurately maintained throughout performance.