WASHER, SPRING TENSION

The contract awarded to LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC (CAGE 6PZL1) under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-286C is a minimal-value procurement of 44 spring tension washers (NSN 5310005960079) with a total contract price of $158.40, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION. The award date is July 30, 2026, with delivery required at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, no later than January 10, 2027, under FOB Origin terms, meaning the contractor bears responsibility for transportation to the U.S. destination. Performance is governed by strict compliance with DLA packaging and marking standards, primarily ASTM D3951 for packaging, RP001 for palletization, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, which mandates inclusion of the Unit of Issue, Quantity per Unit Pack, and all applicable hazard and radioactive material markings. Hazardous materials must adhere to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and require submission of a compliant Safety Data Sheet per Federal Standard No. 313, while the contract explicitly prohibits hexavalent chromium and the use of covered telecommunications equipment from foreign adversaries. Cybersecurity requirements include implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls and mandatory reporting of cyber incidents under DFARS 252.204-7012. All invoices must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and Fast Pay eligibility is enabled by inclusion of FAR 52.213-1. The contractor is subject to comprehensive federal regulations including employment eligibility verification, anti-human trafficking compliance, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials. The solicitation was issued under a non-sequestered, non-set-aside acquisition, and while the awardee is certified as a small business per the Postaward Small Business Program Representation clause, no socioeconomic preference is indicated. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, conducted by the government, and the contractor must ensure full conformity with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes all referenced commercial standards when in conflict. No attachments, modifications, or options are identified, and pricing details beyond the single line item remain incomplete.