CORD, FIBROUS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE8EE26D0300 to EAST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND (CAGE 5U446), a small disadvantaged business, for the procurement of 4 sleeves of fibrous cord (NSN 4020002460688) at a total value of $349.52. The award, issued on July 21, 2026, is a low-dollar, sole-source action under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity framework, with delivery required by July 27, 2026, to Fort Meade, South Dakota. The item must be shipped FOB destination, with the contractor responsible for safe delivery using traceable freight methods—parcel post is expressly prohibited. Marking requirements include the traceable control number W90YHE62020088 and the identifier MARKFOR W90YHE, though no specific labeling standards or MIL-STDs are cited. The contract is subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System under 15 CFR 700, triggering mandatory compliance and reporting obligations. Payment is to be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service using code SL4701, with invoices following DFARS 252.232-7003 and remitted to Columbus, Ohio. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery location by the Government, based on conformity to contract specifications. The awardee’s small business status and disadvantaged status are affirmed, with no other socioeconomic certifications or subcontracting plans indicated. Contract administration is overseen by Colleen Ippolli and Nate Prattico, though official roles as COR or COTR are not confirmed. No specific packaging, preservation, or technical standards beyond DoD unit of issue requirements are detailed, and no formal evaluation factors, contract clauses, or attachments are included in the documentation.