CARTRIDGE, COMPRESSE

The contract awarded to UNITED SAR, INC. under solicitation SPE8E5-26-Q-0316 is a fixed-price award for 1,274 units of Cartridge, Compresse, identified by NSN 4220-01-699-2437, with a total value of $13,963.04 and an award date of July 20, 2026. Performance is governed by a delivery schedule of 60 days ADO, with shipment directed to DLA Distribution at 2083 Normandy Drive, New Cumberland, PA, under FOB Destination terms. The contract requires strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, including unit packaging in cartons and intermediate fiberboard boxes, with no preservation or cushioning materials needed. Barcoding must use Data Matrix symbology, and all units must bear the contractor’s and manufacturer’s CAGE codes, part numbers, and lot or serial numbers. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with the contractor responsible for ensuring compliance with higher-level quality standards, including FAR 52.246-11. Payment is processed exclusively through WAWF using electronic funds transfer, with terms including prompt payment discounts and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contract includes a broad array of regulatory clauses covering employment reporting for veterans, paid sick leave, sustainable products, prohibition on purchasing from the Maduro regime and Russian Federation, restrictions on certain metals and magnets, duty-free entry, and cybersecurity-related reporting. Notably, the contract incorporates Alternate I of the Security Prohibitions and Exclusions clause and multiple deviations under Deviation 2026-00038. Special requirements include compliance with DPAS for priority ratings and sourcing controls for critical safety items under DFARS 252.209-7010. The procurement is not a small business set-aside, and while the awardee's CAGE code is provided, no socioeconomic certifications, Unique Entity ID validations, or affirmative disclosures regarding covered telecommunications equipment or foreign ownership were submitted or verified. The contract lacks formal attachments, completed Section K representations, or definitive pricing data in the CLIN table beyond quantity, and the contracting officer retains discretion on administrative and payment details.