CORD, FIBROUS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE8EE26D0300 to East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, identified by CAGE code 5U446, for the procurement of 6.000 skeins of fibrous cord (NSN 4020002402154) at a total price of $336.12. The award was issued on July 20, 2026, with delivery required by July 27, 2026, under FOB destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risks until the goods reach the designated receiving location in Groton, Connecticut. The awardee is certified as a small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business, triggering federal reporting obligations under FAR Part 19. The contract is administered by DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, with Colleen Ippolli listed as the primary point of contact. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using the WAWF electronic invoicing system as mandated by DFARS 252.232-7003, and the accounting code 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189 is referenced for financial tracking. The order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) per 15 CFR 700, indicating its high-priority status within defense logistics. Acceptance of the goods occurs at the destination by government representatives, with no specified technical standards beyond conformance to the contract. Packaging and marking details, as well as specific special requirements, are not provided in the available documentation but may be incorporated by reference from the underlying basic contract. No option periods, varied quantities, or price adjustments are permitted, and the contract structure suggests it was issued under simplified acquisition procedures, likely on a lowest price technically acceptable basis.