CORD, FIBROUS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE8EE26D0300 to East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, with CAGE code 5U446, for the procurement of 5 units of fibrous cord (NSN 4020002402154) at a unit price of $56.02, resulting in a total contract value of $280.10. The award was made on July 15, 2026, under solicitation SPE8EE26F2506, and delivery is required by July 20, 2026, to the USS BATAN LHD 5 at FPO AE 09554 under FOB destination terms, with the contractor responsible for all shipping costs and logistics. The contractor is certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business and a Women-Owned Small Business, and the order is designated as a rated priority under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS, 15 CFR 700), prioritizing its fulfillment for national defense purposes. The delivery must be shipped using the fastest traceable means, with no parcel post allowed, and all packages must be marked with specific identifiers including RDD 777, Government Shipment Code V21879, M/F (TCN) V2187961954242, DIC A4A, and DIST V9B. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government, and invoicing must be submitted electronically via EDI. The administrative office is DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, with payment processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, OH. No formal FAR clauses, packaging standards, inspection criteria, or special requirements beyond the DPAS rating and shipping instructions are documented in the provided materials. The contracting officer representative is Colleen Ippolli of DLA Troop Support, and the contractor’s performance is governed by the terms of the base contract and the specific delivery order details.