CORD, FIBROUS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE8EE26D0300 to East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind (CAGE 5U446), a small business, for the purchase of one spool of fibrous cord (NSN 4020002460688) at a firm-fixed price of $87.38. The award was issued on July 15, 2026, with delivery required by July 20, 2026, to be shipped FOB destination, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risk until the goods reach the final delivery point in Springville, Utah. The order is classified as a rated government contract under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (15 CFR 700), mandating priority performance and compliance with federal allocation protocols. All packages must be clearly marked with Block 1 and Block 2 identification numbers from the delivery order and labeled with the “MARKFOR” designation, while shipment via parcel post is prohibited and traceable methods are required. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service using the Wide Area Workflow system in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, with remittance addressed to DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia. The contractor is responsible for delivery and government acceptance occurs at the destination, with inspection and approval conducted by authorized government representatives. The contract makes no reference to specific technical specifications, preservation, or packaging standards beyond identification and shipping requirements, and no formal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, or special requirements are explicitly included in the documentation, suggesting this is a simplified acquisition below the micro-purchase threshold. The contracting officer’s representative and administrative contract officer are identified as Colleen Ippolli, with the contractor’s small business status affirmed, potentially qualifying it for socioeconomic programs despite no formal certification being stated.