TRANSPORTATION G&I

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE8EE26F2499 to EAST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND (CAGE 5U446), a small business certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business, for a total contract value of $106.85. This award is a modification to delivery order SPE8EE26D0300, which involves the procurement of one unit of fibrous cord (NSN 4020-00-246-0688) under CLIN 0001 at a unit price of $87.38, with an additional modification line item CLIN 0002 adding $19.47 to adjust the total. Delivery is required FOB destination to USS ESSEX LHD 2, FPO AP 96643, with a final delivery date of July 22, 2026, following an amendment from the original July 20 date. The contract is governed by DPAS regulations (15 CFR 700) as a rated order, requiring priority performance, and adheres to FAR 52.212-4(d) commercial item terms. The contractor must comply with DLA-specific shipping directives including use of VSM for RDD 777 shipments, avoidance of parcel post, and adherence to mandatory marking requirements such as S/R Account Number, S/R Voucher Number, CLIN, PR, RDD, and Ship Number, with TCN R2153361914310 and NSN 7540-01-152-8070 used for tracking. Payment will be processed by DFAS at P O BOX 182317, COLUMBUS OH 43218-2317, using accounting codes 97X4930 5CBX 5024600 001 2210 S33189 and 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189 under PR 7017505645. Invoicing is conducted electronically through a DFAS-compatible system, though the specific platform is not identified. Contract administration is handled by Contracting Officer Colleen Ippoliti