BRACKET, MOUNTING

The contract, awarded to Elbit Systems of America - Night Vision (CAGE 13567) on July 20, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L126F061B and delivery order SPE7L326D61DN, is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a base value of $68,310.00 for 621 mounting brackets (NSN 5340016857795) priced at $110.00 per unit, and a total ceiling of $350,000.00 for potential future orders up to 3,182 units. The work is performed from the contractor’s facility in Roanoke, Virginia, with delivery terms specified as FOB Origin unless otherwise directed in individual delivery orders. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including clean and dry preservation with no additional materials, and GS1-compliant barcoding. All shipments must be palletized per DLA RP001 and labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and MIL-STD-129 for radioactive and hazardous materials, with notification required if activity exceeds 0.002 microcuries per gram or 0.01 microcuries per item. The contract incorporates extensive cybersecurity and compliance requirements under DFARS clauses including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, 252.204-7020 mandating NIST SP 800-171 assessments submitted to SPRS, and 252.204-7018 prohibiting procurement of covered telecommunications equipment from designated foreign entities. The contractor must maintain compliance with CUI handling protocols, report cyber incidents promptly, and allow government access for assessments. Additionally, the contract requires adherence to FAR clauses on whistleblower rights, employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity, sustainable products, and restrictions on foreign purchases, with payment processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow using cost voucher or invoice and receiving report formats. The award was made using a best-value trade-off methodology, not lowest price technically acceptable. The Defense Logistics Agency administers the contract through its Land and Maritime division, with payment directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, and contracting oversight handled