CLAMP, LOOP

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to UMPCO, INC. (CAGE 18076), a small disadvantaged and women-owned small business, for the delivery of 1,108 units of CLAMP, LOOP (NSN 5340-01-103-0271) at a total contract value of $4,287.96. The award was issued on July 20, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-9443, with delivery required by September 18, 2026, to the DLA Distribution Depot Hill at Hill AFB, Utah, under FOB Origin terms. The item must fully comply with military specifications MIL-DTL-85052/3C and MIL-DTL-85052B, and all packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-1306 for identification marking, with commercial packaging ASTM D3951 applicable only if not superseded by DLA requirements. Hazardous material handling must follow FED-STD-313 and IP025, while palletization must conform to DLA’s RP001 packaging standards. Acceptance is contingent upon zero non-conformances at the destination and requires inspection by the government using MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling methods. Invoicing must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with payment remitted to the Columbus, Ohio address, funded under appropriation BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. The contract includes clauses requiring compliance with employment reporting on veterans and sustainable product procurement, both under deviation 2026-O0038, and subcontracting for commercial products under deviation 2026-O0015. The contractor’s small business status triggers obligations under FAR 19.5 and 19.7, including annual SAM.gov updates and potential subcontracting plan reporting, while the DPAS rating mandates prioritization of production and shipment per 15 CFR 700. No options, modifications, or special requirements such as security clearances or key personnel provisions were identified in the available documentation.