CORD, FIBROUS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE8EE26D0300 to EAST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND (CAGE 5U446) for the supply of fibrous cord (NSN 4020002460688) at a total price of $174.76, with delivery required by August 7, 2026. The contract is a firm-fixed-price single-line-item order with no option quantities or variance allowances, and performance is to occur at the awardee’s location in Tyler, Texas, where inspection and acceptance by the government will also take place. The contractor is certified as a small business and is subject to Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) compliance, requiring prioritized performance under 15 CFR 700. Packaging and shipping must adhere to DoD standards, with all shipments marked for BSMB P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, OH, including the Transportation Control Number, and sent via the fastest traceable means, excluding Parcel Post. Invoicing must follow DFARS 252.232-7003 requirements, with payment processed through the SL4701 office, and electronic data interchange is used for award transmission. The contract identifies Nate Pratico as the contracting officer and Colleen Ippolli as the local administrative contact, with payment and accounting details tied to agency code 97AS and appropriation data BX: 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. No explicit contract clauses, special requirements, or detailed specifications beyond the item description are provided, and standard provisions from the underlying basic contract are incorporated by reference. The order does not include security, key personnel, or OCI clauses, and while packaging and marking follow typical DoD practices, specific MIL-STD references are not cited.