CORD, FIBROUS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under basic contract SPE8EE26D0300 to EAST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND (CAGE 5U446) for the procurement of CORD, FIBROUS (NSN 4020002460688) at a total price of $699.04, with the award issued on July 17, 2026. The contract is a tightly scoped, fixed-price acquisition with no option quantities, variance allowances, or pricing adjustments permitted, and delivery is required by July 22, 2026, at FOB Destination to a U.S. Army installation in Vicenza, Italy. The contractor is certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business, triggering compliance with small business subcontracting reporting obligations and SBA oversight. All packaging and documentation must clearly identify the base contract number SPE8EE26D0300 and delivery order SPE8EE26F2533, though no specific packaging standards, preservation methods, or barcoding requirements are detailed. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the Government at the destination point, with the contracting officer Nate Prattico as the authorized representative. Payment will be processed electronically via DLA Finance in Columbus, Ohio, using a voucher system tied to EDI transmission. The procurement is rated under DPAS 15 CFR 700, granting it priority status for production and delivery. No explicit contract clauses, evaluation factors, or statement of work details are included in the order, suggesting reliance on underlying contract terms and simplified acquisition procedures for this low-value commercial item purchase, consistent with an implied Low Price Technically Acceptable selection basis. Administrative oversight is handled by DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, with Colleen Ippolli as the local administrator and no designated contracting officer’s representative identified.