CATCH, BOLT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7LX26D61BF to Charles Reed Knight Jr. (CAGE 1S002) for a total maximum value of $350,000.00, effective July 16, 2026, under Solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8524. This is a Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract (SIDC) covering the supply of CATCH, BOLT (NSN 1005015029986), with an estimated annual quantity of 11 units and no firm base quantity—actual orders will be issued unilaterally by the Government within one year of award, subject to a minimum order of one unit. Delivery must occur within 138 days of the award date under FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination according to FAR 52.246-1. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and DLA Master List requirements, with palletization following RP001 and all markings adhering strictly to MIL-STD-129, including unit of issue and quantity per unit pack specifications. Hazardous materials, if applicable, require compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and submission of a fully compliant Safety Data Sheet prior to award, with ongoing updates mandatory for any changes in composition or regulatory standards. The contract imposes extensive compliance obligations under FAR and DFARS, including mandatory clauses related to cybersecurity such as NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding covered defense information, as well as requirements to report cyber incidents, notify employees of whistleblower rights, and restrict the use of third-party cyber incident data. Additional provisions mandate compliance with employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable product use, and restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials. The contractor must use WAWF for all invoicing and cannot require employees to sign confidentiality agreements that inhibit reporting of wrongdoing. The award was made on a most advantageous basis, considering price and socioeconomic factors, with no formal trade-off methodology documented. The entity is represented as a small business under NAICS 332510, and representations regarding small business status, UEI, and CAGE code were required as part of the offer. No formal attachments are listed under Section J, and no technical or past performance evaluation factors were specified, indicating reliance on simplified acquisition procedures.