BRACE, LEG

The contract awarded to ARS SALES & SERVICES LLC (CAGE 1KA59) under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-239L is a fixed-price acquisition for three units of a leg brace, NSN 6515-01-579-5134, with a total awarded value of $257.85. Delivery is required within 20 days of order directive to Fort Bliss, Texas, under FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government at the delivery point. All packaging and labeling must comply with commercial standards such as ASTM D3951, while medical items are governed by the more stringent Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129. Barcoding using machine-readable formats like GS1-128 or Data Matrix is mandatory on all packaging, with required markings including contract number, NSN, quantity, delivery point, and traceable shipping instructions prohibiting parcel post. The contractor must ensure hazardous materials are properly labeled per the Hazard Communication Standard and submit proposed labels for review, while any items containing radioactive materials exceeding specified activity thresholds require advance notification and compliance with MIL-STD-129. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the contractor is subject to all standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, safeguarding contractor information systems, and prohibitions on mandatory confidentiality agreements. The contract includes deviation 2026-00038 for multiple FAR clauses, requiring adherence to specific fill-ins or modified provisions. The awardee must maintain active SAM.gov registration and comply with all representation and certification requirements regarding small business status, unique entity identifier, and CAGE code, particularly if providing covered defense telecommunications equipment. No attachments are formally listed, and while the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements governs overarching technical standards, the contract does not specify pricing for the line item beyond the final award amount, nor does it include evaluation factors or detailed performance metrics beyond delivery and compliance obligations.