CABLE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded F & R SALES, INC. (CAGE 1V630) a firm fixed-price contract for $971.20 for 40 feet of special purpose electrical cable, identified by NSN 6145-01-298-8187, under solicitation SPE7M0-26-Q-1065, awarded on July 16, 2026. The contract requires delivery within five days of award to the USS CARL VINSON CVN 70 at FPO AP 96629, with FOB destination terms and shipment governed by DLA procedures C19 and C20. Packaging and marking must comply with ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with a quantity per unit pack of 500, while adhering to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede any conflicting standards. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, sustainable products, prompt payment, whistleblower rights, prohibition of hazardous materials such as hexavalent chromium and PFAS, export controls, supply chain traceability, and counterfeit electronic part avoidance. Payment is processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, requiring contractor registration in both SAM and WAWF, with invoices submitted as receiving reports for fixed-price items. The award was made based on best value, evaluating past performance, delivery capability, and price. The procurement is subject to DPAS rated priority and falls under NAICS code 423610 for wholesale trade of electrical equipment and supplies, with no quantity variance permitted. All representations and certifications must be current in SAM, including compliance with restrictions on foreign-owned satellite services, defense telecommunications equipment, and certain minerals. The contract reflects strict adherence to federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific requirements for quality, safety, and ethical conduct.