CORD, FIBROUS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price delivery order valued at $56.02 to East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, identified by CAGE code 5U446, for the supply of one unit of fibrous cord under National Stock Number 4020002402154. The order, issued under the basic contract SPE8EE-26-D-0300 and identified as SPE8EE-26-F-2528, was awarded on July 16, 2026, with delivery scheduled for July 21, 2026. The item is destined for USS BATAN LHD 5 at FPO AE 09554, with FOB destination terms placing transportation costs and risk on the contractor until delivery is completed at the final military address. The contractor, a certified small business and women-owned small business, must comply with government packaging and marking requirements, including clear labeling with “DEF FIX AND ACCOUNTING SVC,” BSMB identification, and proper NSN and PR codes, while using only traceable shipping methods—parcel post is prohibited. Payment is governed by net 30 terms, invoicing must follow DFARS 252.232-7003 standards, and remittance is to be sent to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination location by the government, and no technical specifications or detailed performance requirements beyond the item description were included. The contract contains no FAR or DFARS clauses, attachments, or special requirements beyond standard logistical and administrative instructions, and no option quantities or modifications are permitted. Contract administration is managed by DLA Troop Support, with Colleen Ippolli serving as the point of contact for administrative matters.