CLIP, RETAINING

The contract, awarded to LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC (CAGE 6PZL1) on July 29, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-861B, is for the procurement of 54 retaining clips (NSN 5340017206295) at a total value of $477.36. Delivery is required FOB origin within five days of order receipt, with the destination being DLA DISTRIBUTION NORFOLK RMC PROJ in Norfolk, Virginia. The contract includes stringent packaging and marking requirements per FED-STD-313, ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130N, mandating Data Matrix barcodes and Unique Identification (UID) compliance for all military property. Hazardous material packaging must follow IP025, and the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited. The contractor must also submit a CMMC Level 2 Cybersecurity Self-Assessment and adhere to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding Covered Defense Information. All invoices must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and any transportation by sea must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is approved. The contract is governed by numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including alternate versions of Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, Authorization and Consent, and Type of Contract, with specific fill-ins requiring the contracting officer to define the contract type and DoDAAC information. The small business representation clause references a deviation for multiple-award contracts, and accelerated payment provisions for small business subcontractors are included. Evaluation criteria center on socioeconomic eligibility and small business status, with no formalized weighting or technical scoring methodology outlined. No attachments or detailed evaluation factors are provided, and while the award value is stated, unit pricing and extended costs are not disclosed in the solicitation. The contracting officer retains discretion in final contract type determination and is responsible for populating all administrative and payment details post-award, including the COR/COTR and funding identifiers. All submissions were required electronically via the DIBBS portal by August 3, 2026, with compliance to SAM.gov representations and UEI/CAGE code validation mandatory for award consideration.