APRON, CRYOGENIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a single-unit contract to EXPOTECH U.S.A., INC. for one cryogenic apron, identified by NSN 8415014976110, at a total price of $180.00, with the award issued on July 27, 2026, under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-255H. The item is a four-layer protective apron, 42 inches by 24 inches, equipped with adjustable straps and quick-release buckles, designed to withstand extreme cryogenic temperatures ranging from -162°C to +148°C. Delivery is mandated to a designated location at Yokota Air Base, Japan, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the destination, in accordance with the FOB destination other shipping term. Packaging, preservation, and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E as defined by special packaging instruction MPWM00001, while marking requirements are governed by Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129 for medical items except for radioactive materials, which retain MIL-STD-129 compliance. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and the contractor must adhere to all applicable DFARS and FAR clauses concerning safeguarding defense information, cyber incident reporting, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment. The contract incorporates a full suite of mandatory clauses under FAR and DFARS, emphasizing compliance with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding covered defense information, and reporting cyber incidents, all with deviations authorized under 2026-O0038 and 2026-O0025. Requirements extend to subcontracting practices, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and restrictions on compensation of former Department of Defense officials. The contractor is bound by provisions regarding unenforceable obligations, contract changes, inspection, and default remedies, and must submit invoices exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. No formal evaluation factors, performance period start date, or detailed technical specifications beyond the item’s description are provided in the available documentation, and the contract type remains unspecified. Administrative details such as the Contracting Officer’s point of contact, DoDAAC codes, and payment routing are to be finalized in the award document, and while the award notice confirms delivery and pricing