59--ANTENNA

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M526V6206 to LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC (CAGE 6PZL1) for the delivery of 106 antennas with NSN 5985016819735 at a total contract price of $32,980.84, with an award date of July 20, 2026. The contract is a fixed-price procurement issued under a simplified acquisition procedure, with performance required at New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002 and a firm delivery deadline of November 22, 2026, under FOB Origin terms as part of the First Destination Transportation program. The contract includes extensive compliance requirements under MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, with no chemical preservation or cushioning materials permitted. Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and federal regulations, while radioactive materials require additional markings as specified. The contractor must submit payment requests and receiving reports electronically via WAWF, adhering to WAWF-approved document types including Invoice and Receiving Report, and is subject to electronic payment instructions under Wide Area Workflow. The government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance at the destination under FAR 52.246-2. Multiple FAR and DFARS clauses apply, including those on employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, safeguarding covered defense information, cybersecurity incident reporting, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, export control, and restrictions on acquiring telecommunications equipment from Communist Chinese military companies. The contract includes provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and prohibits unauthorized obligations, with specific deviations applied to NIST SP 800-171 assessment and commercial subcontracting clauses. While no formal evaluation factors or award basis are documented, the context suggests a price-focused, LPTA-based award. The contract requires adherence to all applicable regulations for hazardous materials, radioactive substances, and secure information handling, with no completed representations on socioeconomic status or entity certifications provided, indicating a streamlined, commercial-item driven procurement with minimal administrative overhead beyond regulatory compliance.