CASTER, SWIVEL

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L126P9217 to CASTER CONCEPTS INC (CAGE 015E5) on July 21, 2026, for the supply of 218 swivel casters identified by NSN 5340015274339, with a total contract value of $72,801.10. Performance is required at the delivery point in Norfolk, Virginia, with a firm delivery date of January 14, 2027, and an estimated lead time of 151 days after award. The contract specifies FOB origin terms and mandates strict compliance with military packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and MIL-STD-130N for item identification using Data Matrix codes. Preservation must follow the Clean/Dry method with no additional materials, and all items must be packaged in boxes labeled as Unit Pack with proper outward identification. The contract includes a comprehensive set of federal and defense-specific clauses governing compliance, safety, and administrative procedures. Key requirements include adherence to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) for hazardous material labeling under 252.223-7001, mandatory notification for any items containing radioactive materials, and submission of Safety Data Sheets compliant with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard prior to award. Transportation must comply with U.S.-flag vessel requirements, and any use of foreign-flag vessels requires a 45-day advance request and extensive documentation. The contractor must use Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for all invoicing and receiving reports, with payment routed through designated Department of Defense Activity Address Codes. The contract incorporates small business representation under Alternate I of 52.219-28, and includes clauses on employment eligibility, human trafficking prevention, whistleblower rights, and control of government work product. No option quantities or pricing details beyond the base line item are specified, and while the contract is presumed fixed-price based on FAR clause 52.216-1 Alternate I, no unit price was disclosed in the available documentation.