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 supply of two units of fibrous cord (NSN 4020002460688) at a total contract value of $174.76. The award was issued on July 20, 2026, with delivery required by July 27, 2026, to Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC, under FOB origin terms, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and responsibilities until the goods reach the designated destination. The contractor is a certified small business, as indicated by affirmative selection in Block 11 of the contract, and the order is classified as a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), requiring priority performance and compliance with federal allocation regulations. The item must be shipped via traceable means; parcel post is prohibited, and all packaging must be clearly marked with government identifiers, including the receiving address, P.O. Box 182317 in Columbus, OH, and applicable unit codes. Invoicing must comply with DFARS 252.232-7003, and electronic submission through EDI is confirmed as acceptable. Acceptance of the goods occurs at the delivery point, with inspection and certification requiring signature by an authorized government representative. No specific technical specifications, packaging standards like MIL-STD-129, or inspection criteria beyond conformance to contract requirements are detailed. Payment is processed through the SL4701 office, with remittance directed to the Columbus, OH address. The contracting office is DLA Troop Support, with Colleen Ippolli serving as the local administrative contact and Nate Pratico identified as the authorized government representative. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 314994 and was issued without a formal set-aside classification or identified evaluation factors, suggesting a streamlined administrative process consistent with low-value deliveries under a basic contract vehicle.