CORD, FIBROUS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE8EE26D0300 to East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, identified by CAGE code 5U446, for the procurement of 12 units of fibrous cord (NSN 4020002460688) at a total contract value of $1,048.56, with an award date of July 20, 2026, and a required delivery date of July 22, 2026. The item is to be delivered FOB destination to the Aberdeen Test Center, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government at the delivery point, and no variance from the specified quantity is permitted. The contractor is designated as a Small Disadvantaged Business and a Women-Owned Small Business, triggering compliance with small business subcontracting reporting requirements under FAR 19.1502 and 19.1503, as well as obligations to maintain current registration in SAM.gov. The order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), as defined in 15 CFR 700, requiring prioritized performance and adherence to DPAS regulations. All packages must be clearly marked with the Traceable Control Number W501KZ62010010, the NSN 4020002460688, and appropriate BSM identifiers in compliance with standard Department of Defense packaging and barcoding practices, with shipments required to be sent by the fastest traceable means and parcel post strictly prohibited. Invoices must be submitted in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, and payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, code SL4701, with electronic award notification confirmed via EDI. The contract contains no explicit technical specifications or inspection criteria beyond conformity to the contract terms, which are tied to the underlying basic contract's terms and conditions; no formal Section J attachments, Section M evaluation factors, or detailed Section H special requirements beyond DPAS, shipping, and invoicing directives are present. The contracting office is DLA Troop Support, with Colleen Ippolli listed as the local administrator and point of contact. The acquisition is executed under a firm-fixed-price delivery order, with no options or contract extensions identified, and all financial and appropriation data references align with DoD budgeting standards