BRACE, FENDER

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded RUTA SUPPLIES INC a firm fixed-price contract for the procurement of eight BRACE, FENDER units, identified by NSN 2510-01-605-9208 and CAGE code 75Q65, at a total contract value of $3,878.32. The award was issued on July 20, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L5-26-T-1797, with delivery scheduled for January 11, 2027, under FOB origin terms, meaning the contractor bears transportation costs to a U.S. destination. The contractor, identified by UEI ONJT4 and CAGE 0NJT4, self-certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business, triggering compliance obligations under FAR Part 19, including potential subcontracting plan reporting and SAM registration maintenance. Performance and inspection are to be conducted at the destination, with final acceptance reserved for the Government under FAR 52.246-2, requiring adherence to DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, ASTM D3951 for packaging, and RP001 for palletization. Product Verification Test samples require special labeling indicating non-stock status and inclusion of contract and lot numbers. The contract mandates compliance with a comprehensive suite of FAR and DFARS clauses covering whistleblower protections, cybersecurity safeguards, anti-trafficking, labor standards including minimum wage and paid sick leave, supply chain security, and prohibitions on certain foreign-origin hardware and services. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF with payment directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, under appropriation BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. A special requirement under H18 designates this as a DPAS rated award, enabling prioritization for national defense needs. No contract administration point of contact beyond the contracting officer, Brandon Armstrong, is listed, and no COTR or COR details are provided. Full traceability documentation must be retained per Clause C03, and no options, extensions, or additional line items are included.