BOX SHIPPING 26X9X9 XE-8 SW

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to TARRANT COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND (CAGE 81150) for the procurement of 1,000 units of shipping boxes, model XE-8 Telescoping Encapsulated, with inside dimensions of 26 x 9 x 9 inches, featuring Type 1 cushioning, 30% post-consumer recycled content, and compliance with MIL-PRF-26514 and ASTM D4727 specifications. The total contract value is $59,620.00, awarded on July 15, 2026, with delivery required by September 13, 2026, to the DLA Distribution Red River Rec Office in Texarkana, TX, under FOB Destination terms. The acquisition was conducted as a commercial item purchase under FAR Part 12, incorporating standard clauses including 52.212-1, -3, -4, and -5 for commercial items, along with 52.204-13 for SAM maintenance, 52.204-19 for incorporated representations, 52.222-37 for veteran employment reporting, and 52.208-9 for mandatory sourcing. Payment is exclusively processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using authorized document types such as DD Form 250 or SF 1449, with remittance handled by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-2073-1, and MIL-STD-147 for palletization, with all containers marked with the identifier SB321361870AAM and labeled with contract and NSN details. The contracting officer is Erik Smith, with Julian Romain and Sarah Birdwell serving as administrative and payment contacts. The NAICS code is 322211, and the solicitation targeted small business categories including HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses, though the offeror’s specific certification status is not reflected in the documentation. No COR or COTR is designated; government acceptance occurs at the delivery location, and no options, modifications, or clause deviations beyond those stated are included in the current record.