CONNECTING LINK, RIG

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a simplified acquisition contract to JUNIPER ELBOW CO. INC. (CAGE 97537) on July 15, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-617D for a single line item: one CONNECTING LINK, RIG (NSN 3040014526464) at a total contract value of $125.00. The contract requires delivery by September 14, 2026, with FOB Origin terms, meaning title and risk of loss transfer to the Government upon shipment from the contractor’s facility in Middle Village, NY. Final delivery is to the USS WASP LHD 1 at FPO AE 09556. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using preservation method 31 (CLNG/DRY), and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including GS1-compliant barcodes, part numbers, revision levels, and government-specific identifiers such as FPO AE, CAGE 97537, RDD 777, DIC A4A, and DIST V9B. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, performed by the Government under clauses 52.246-2 and E06, with quality standards including ISO 9001:2015, ASTM A108, and all contractual drawings and specifications. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and all deliverables must conform to applicable FAR and DFARS provisions. The contract incorporates numerous mandatory clauses, including requirements for whistleblower protections, antiterrorism awareness, limitations on litigation support data use, sustainable products, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, and veteran employment reporting. Deviation 2026-00038 modifies five clauses, tailoring them to the specific acquisition context. A Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating (H18) prioritizes this contract for materials and services over non-rated orders. The contractor must comply with cybersecurity obligations under CMMC Level 2 and safeguarding controlled unclassified information, as well as maintain Joint Clearance Program certification for export-controlled data. The contractor is also subject to restrictions on foreign-flag vessel use and must affirm representations related to small business growth and subcontracting. No