BOX, ACCESSORIES STOWAGE

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded a $350,000 contract to BABINGTON TECHNOLOGY, INCORPORATED (CAGE 04AL0) under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8530 for the procurement of BOX, ACCESSORIES STOWAGE (NSN 2540015334950), with an estimated annual quantity of 35 units and a guaranteed minimum of 5 units. The contract, issued as a unilateral Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract (SIDC) under the Automated Simplified Acquisitions framework, has a one-year performance period with deliveries required within 81 days of order placement under FOB Origin terms, all within the continental United States. Payment and invoicing are handled exclusively through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, requiring electronic submission of receiving reports and invoices for fixed-price line items. The contract incorporates extensive compliance requirements including cybersecurity protections under FAR 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment, whistleblower protections, trafficking in persons, and employment verification. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, ASTM D3951, and DLA’s Technical and Quality Master List, with precedence given to DLA-supplied requirements over commercial standards. Hazardous materials are subject to the Hazard Communication Standard, and all items must be palletized per RP001. The government conducts destination inspection and acceptance, relying on the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements for detailed criteria. The award was based on best-value determination, prioritizing price quoted against estimated annual demand, and the contractor must maintain current SAM registration and provide representations concerning small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and compliance with foreign ownership restrictions. Contract administration is managed by Theodore Misiolek of the DLA Land and Maritime Strategic Acq Program Directorate in Columbus, Ohio, and all submissions were required through the DIBBS portal by July 16, 2026.