CALIBRATING GAS MIX

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a fixed-price contract to SAFEWARE INC, identified by CAGE code 1DCA7, for the delivery of two quantities of a calibrating gas mixture, NSN 6830-01-609-4428, part number FX60-130-10, totaling 13 units at $312.00 per unit, resulting in a contract value of $4,056.00. Delivery is required by August 14, 2026, to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risks until the goods are received at the destination. The contract requires strict compliance with military packaging standards, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, including barcoding and hazardous material labels compliant with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Federal Standard No. 313. The gas mixture is classified as a hazardous material requiring prior submission of Safety Data Sheets and adherence to Ozone-Depleting Substances restrictions, with a 9-month non-extendable shelf life specified for acceptance. The contractor must use Wide Area WorkFlow for all invoicing and receiving reports, and must be registered in SAM.gov and WAWF.eb.mil. All shipments must adhere to DOT regulations for domestic transport and UN requirements for exports, with palletization following RP001 and MIL-STD-147 for Load Type IX when applicable. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense FAR clauses addressing compliance, security, and operational requirements, including paid sick leave under EO 13706, minimum wage compliance under EO 14026, cybersecurity safeguards per 252.204-7012, antiterrorism training, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on the use of covered telecommunications equipment. The award includes clauses requiring accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and prompt payment terms, along with restrictions on the use or disclosure of government information and cyber incident data. A deviation applies to several clauses, including 52.244-6, 52.240-91, 52.204-19, and 52.223-11, indicating modified or