25--CHAMBER,AIR BRAKE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7L126V134K to HOUSTON DRIVE TRAIN VEHICLE COMPONE (CAGE 1SER6) on July 28, 2026, for the procurement of 62 units of CHAMBER, AIR BRAKE (NSN 2530015725421) under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-121D. The total contract price is $55,773.34, with delivery required by December 15, 2026, to the DLA Distribution Red River Receiving facility in Texarkana, TX. Performance is governed by strict packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-129, ASTM D3951, and DLA’s RP001, requiring commercial packaging for non-hazardous items and compliance with FED-STD-313 and 29 CFR 1910.1200 for hazardous materials, including proper labeling and barcoding. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow and adherence to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, including reporting of cyber incidents within 72 hours. Contractors must comply with restrictions on hexavalent chromium, toxic material handling, and prohibitions against acquiring equipment from Chinese military companies or using foreign-flagged vessels for ocean transport unless approved. The contract includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses governing employment eligibility, anti-trafficking, equal opportunity, small business representation, and unauthorized obligations, with Alternate I of 52.219-28 applied and Alternate I of 52.222-36 modified with a waiver notice. Packaging and delivery must conform to FOB Destination terms and include submission of Safety Data Sheets, with all requirements flowing down to subcontractors. No formal contract type is specified, though deviation 2026-00038 is referenced, and no unit pricing appears in the solicitation, with the total amount derived from the fixed quantity and stated value. The award follows a simplified acquisition process through DIBBS, with proposals due prior to July 27, 2026, and the contracting officer’s representative and payment office details to be identified in the award documentation.