COLLAR, SHAFT

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L326V4283 to Phoenix Trading Inc. (CAGE 4LF36) on July 20, 2026, for the procurement of one line item: COLLAR, SHAFT (NSN 3040013100037), with a total contract value of $17,298.00. The solicitation, SPE7L3-26-T-098Z, was issued on July 6, 2026, and responded to via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), with submissions due by July 16, 2026. The procurement is categorized as a micro-purchase and likely follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach, emphasizing price compliance and adherence to federal and military standards over technical distinction. The award is to a small business, as indicated by the inclusion of FAR 52.219-28 and socioeconomic representation requirements. Delivery is required FOB origin to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a mandatory ship date of February 21, 2027, and a 219-day delivery window following the requirement order. The contract mandates full compliance with military packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and 2D Data Matrix barcoding on all unit containers and pallets. Preservation requires an oil-based coating (Pres MTHD:33), dry storage (CLNG/DRY:1), and a DLA-specified preservative material. Hazardous material labeling must conform to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and the DFARS clause 252.223-7001, with additional requirements for mercury and other regulated substances as outlined in NAVSEA 5100-003D. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the Government responsible for verifying conformance to all stated standards. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses governing payment, subcontracting, employment eligibility, trafficking prevention, sustainable products, and cybersecurity safeguards, including NIST SP 800-171 requirements and safeguarding of contractor information systems. Invoicing must be processed through WAWF