59--CIRCUIT BREAKER

JO-KELL INC. has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency under contract number SPE7M226P3308 for the delivery of 82 circuit breakers with NSN 5925-01-175-8204 at a total contract value of $36,006.20, with an award date of July 15, 2026. The item is sourced from the company’s location in Chesapeake, Virginia, and delivery must be completed within 225 days of award, approximately by March 16, 2027. The contract specifies FOB origin pricing, though conflicting references to FOB destination exist without resolution, and delivery is directed to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility. Packaging and marking must strictly conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including preservation method 41 (clean, dry packaging without preservatives), specific container and wrap materials, and bold labeling stating “Product Verification Test Samples Do Not Post to Stock” alongside the contract and lot numbers. Bar-coding using USS Code 128 or PDF417 is mandatory for traceability, and all documentation must reflect the purchase order’s Block 1 and 2 identification numbers. The contractor is a small business certified as both a Small Disadvantaged Business and a Women-Owned Small Business, triggering compliance with FAR Part 19 and DFARS 219 subcontracting reporting obligations. Essential cybersecurity requirements under DFARS clause 252.204-7012 mandate safeguarding covered defense information, reporting cyber incidents to DIBNET within 72 hours, and preserving forensic data for 90 days, with these obligations flowing down to any subcontractors handling covered information. Additional compliance includes restrictions on prohibited telecommunications equipment per DFARS 252.204-7016 through 7018 and application of FedRAMP standards for cloud services where applicable. All invoicing must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment is directed to the DoD Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The government retains full inspection and acceptance authority at the destination, with acceptance contingent on adherence to MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and other referenced DLA standards. The contractor must comply with employment reporting requirements for veterans