BRACE, ANKLE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to ARS SALES & SERVICES LLC, with CAGE code 1KA59, for the supply of two units of an ankle brace identified by NSN 6515016996805 and PR 7017513510, with an award date of July 22, 2026, and a total contract value of $130.00. The solicitation number is SPE2DS-26-T-243S, and performance is governed by FOB DESTINATION terms, with delivery required within five days after award on July 20, 2026, though the exact delivery location is referenced as “to point of delivery called for in the contract or order.” Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government personnel, subject to FAR 52.246-2 and compliance with DLA’s Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which replaces MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding requirements, while MIL-STD-2073-1E governs commercial packaging and preservation to safeguard against damage during transit. The contract includes mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous materials handling, cybersecurity safeguards, subcontracting, and whistleblower protections, with specific emphasis on safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents per 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements per 252.240-7997. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contractor is prohibited from using mandatory arbitration agreements and must comply with prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. The agency, DLA Troop Support, lists Dorothy Marquis as the primary point of contact with official email and phone details provided. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or basis of award are explicitly stated, though the use of automated award language and the absence of technical evaluation criteria suggest a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. The contract contains no pricing in Section B despite the stated value, indicating the unit cost is derived from historical procurement records or embedded in administrative data. All representations including Unique Entity Identifier and socioeconomic status, such as small business or HUBZone status, are required of the contractor, and failure to comply triggers additional reporting obligations. Special requirements