CAP, FILLER OPENING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to OHIO MACHINERY CO (CAGE 1Z458) for a single line item: CAP, FILLER OPENING, identified by NSN 2590016754021 and part number 385-5360 from CATERPILLAR INC. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-834Z, has a total value of $78.00 and was awarded on July 20, 2026, following a Request for Quotations process that closed on July 27, 2026. Deliveries are required within five days after the order date, with FOB Destination terms, and the place of performance is specified as Tampa, FL 33621. The item is designated as a commercial item and a Critical Application Item, subject to stringent quality and technical standards including the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract mandates full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and MIL-STD-130N for identification of U.S. military property, with no special markings required. Hazardous materials are strictly regulated; the contractor must submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award and ensure containers meet labeling requirements for radioactive substances if applicable. The contract incorporates a wide range of FAR and DFARS clauses, most amended under Deviation 2026-00038, including provisions for System for Award Management maintenance, simplified acquisition terms, type of contract, small business representation, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, safeguarding information systems, changes, subcontracting, inspection, and default. Clause 52.227-1 Alternate I and II establish authorization and consent rights for government use of technical data. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, with receiving reports complying with DFARS Appendix F, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required. The contract enforces compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with a reduced $150,000 threshold, and carries a DO-C9 priority rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The awardee is subject to inspection and acceptance at origin and must ensure no Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are used. All documentation and