28--CONNECTING ROD,PISTON

The contract is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) award issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8751, with an award date of July 24, 2026, to Central Power Systems & Services L (CAGE 0PJT5), for a maximum total value of $350,000. The sole line item is a Connecting Rod, Piston (NSN/Part 2815000804578), with an estimated annual quantity of 90 units and a guaranteed minimum of 13 units, though no unit price is specified, leaving the actual obligated amount contingent on delivery orders issued during the contract period. Performance is governed by FOB Origin terms, requiring delivery to government-designated locations within the contiguous United States within 75 days of order placement. All packaging and preservation must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including specific codes for preservation methods, wrapping materials, and unit containers, while labeling and barcoding adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129, with mercury and mercury compounds strictly prohibited. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with requirements tied to MIL-T-31000 for critical process documentation, MIL-S-901 for shock testing, and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract mandates full compliance with a broad suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including mandatory cybersecurity safeguards under 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, which require adherence to NIST SP 800-171 standards, and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018. Contractors must implement trafficking in persons and employment eligibility verification protocols per FAR 52.222-50 and 52.222-54, with deviations applied. Hazardous material identification and safety data sheet compliance is enforced through clauses 252.223-7001 and 52.223-3, alongside sustainable products requirements under 52.223-23. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payments may be accelerated to small business subcontractors under