BALL JOINT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L426D63NL to DIRECT LINE, INC (CAGE 0GE52) for a maximum value of $350,000.00, issued as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation SPE7L4-26-U-0949, with an award date of July 28, 2026. The sole line item is a BALL JOINT (NSN 3040011785489) for use on the LAV-25, with an estimated quantity of 127 units, though this quantity is explicitly non-binding and no unit price is specified, making obligations contingent upon future delivery orders. The contract operates under an FOB Origin basis, requiring all shipments to be tendered at the origin point, with transportation costs to a contiguous U.S. location factored into pricing for non-contiguous origin shipments. Delivery locations vary per government order and are not fixed within the base contract. Performance and inspection occur at the destination, with the Government retaining final acceptance authority based on compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding; ASTM D3951 for packaging; and RP001 for palletization, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence where applicable. All packaging must include 2D Data Matrix barcodes for item, lot, NSN, quantity, and unit of issue traceability. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal and defense regulatory clauses requiring strict adherence to cybersecurity, labor, environmental, and hazardous materials standards. Key requirements include compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, as well as NIST SP 800-171 assessment obligations under deviation 2026-O0025. Contractors must implement controls for safeguarding systems under 52.240-93 and maintain employment eligibility verification and anti-trafficking compliance under deviations 2026-O0038. Hazardous materials must be labeled according to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and MIL-STD-129, with specific notification protocols for radioactive materials exceeding 0.002 microcuries per gram or 0.01 microcuries per item. All invoices must be submitted via WAWF using appropriate documentation