BRUSH, PAINT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to THE DELAWARE PAINT COMPANY LTD for the procurement of 179 paint brushes, NSN 8020-00-597-4763, under Commercial Item Description A-A-3192A, at a total price of $6,981.00. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE8E7-26-T-1653 and awarded on July 14, 2026, requires delivery within 180 days of the order date, with FOB origin terms placing transportation responsibility on the government. Deliveries must be made to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and all items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129R for marking, including barcoding for automated tracking and adherence to Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 for labeling. The brush is specified as Type I, Hog Bristle, Grade C, Size 2, with no variance allowed in quantity. Payment is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and invoicing must be submitted electronically using approved formats. The supplier must ensure full traceability and availability of records for inspection and acceptance, which occurs at the destination under FAR 52.246-2, with final acceptance granted by an authorized government representative. The contract incorporates comprehensive federal and defense acquisition regulations, including multiple DFARS and FAR clauses related to small business representation, equal opportunity, labor standards, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, Buy American requirements, cybersecurity protections, subcontracting, and government property accountability. Deviations under 2026-00038 and 2026-00015 modify several clauses to align with current policy. Alternate versions of the Buy American clause and the prohibition on toxic materials apply, and subcontracting is governed under DFARS 252.244-7999 and FAR 52.244-6. The contractor must represent its small business status in SAM and maintain compliance with all socioeconomic and reporting requirements. No option periods or additional line items exist, and the contract is strictly limited to the identified quantity. The contractor’s compliance with packaging, marking, labeling, electronic documentation, and regulatory obligations will be monitored and enforced throughout the performance period, with