BEAM, STRUCTURAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE8E426V1274 to New Source Corporation on June 18, 2026, for a total price of $360.00. This small business set-aside procurement, under solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-1793, is for the supply of structural aluminum alloy 2024/T-3511 beams (NSN 9540002218499). The order specifies a base quantity of 12 feet with a permissible positive variance of 10 percent, requiring materials to be supplied in whole foot lengths. Delivery is designated for Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, with a required delivery date of April 15, 2026, and a general performance window of 20 days after award. The contract mandates strict adherence to military and federal standards, including MIL-STD-129 for marking and bar-coding, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, and ASTM B660 for preservation. Each unit must feature permanent identification, including the contract delivery order number, NSN, and manufacturer heat and lot numbers. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the destination. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow system and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessments and restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment.