CABLE, POWER, ELECTRICAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M226V4352 to Hardware Specialty Co. (CAGE 54517) on July 14, 2026, for the procurement of 329 feet of electrical power cable (NSN 6145012022041) at a total price of $648.13 under a firm fixed-price delivery order. The contract, issued under simplified acquisition procedures, permits a quantity variance of plus or minus five percent, resulting in an estimated value range of $615.72 to $680.54. Delivery is required by July 24, 2026, with FOB Origin terms governing the specific line item, and the designated delivery point is W1A8 DLA Dist San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The contract mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-DTL-12000 for preservation, marking, and labeling of the cable, including compliance with MIL-STD-129 for barcoding and identification. Hazardous materials, if any, must be labeled under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and ocean transportation must utilize U.S.-flag vessels when available, with required documentation including ocean bills of lading and safety data sheets. Payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service using WAWF, with the only authorized invoice types being the Invoice and Receiving Report or Cost Voucher. The contracting officer is Natalya Radyk of the DLA Land and Maritime Nuclear Reactor Program, and administrative oversight is handled by Terry Thacker. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including those for small business representations, patent indemnity, unauthorized obligations, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, safeguarding of contractor information systems, changes, and system maintenance. While no formal Section M evaluation factors are provided, the award likely followed a lowest price technically acceptable basis given the simplified acquisition structure. Representations of small business status and UEI/CAGE information are required via SAM, and all deliveries are subject to government inspection and final acceptance at the destination. No contract options, security requirements, or OCI provisions are included.