CORD, FIBROUS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under basic contract SPE8EE-26-D-0300 to EAST TEXAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND, identified by CAGE code 5U446, for the supply of 8.000 slabs of fibrous cord (NSN 4020002460688) at a total price of $699.04. The award was issued on July 20, 2026, with a single delivery scheduled for July 27, 2026, to Fort Stewart, GA, under FOB destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all freight charges. The order is classified as a rated priority under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), requiring strict adherence to performance timelines and compliance with federal procurement regulations. The awardee holds small disadvantaged women-owned business status, triggering specific socioeconomic reporting obligations through SAM and mandatory compliance with 13 CFR Part 125. Packaging and labeling must follow traceable shipping methods with authorized MARKFOR codes such as W81U3R62010176, though no explicit MIL-STD packaging or preservation standards are documented. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, conducted solely by the Government, with payment processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using accounting line BX:97X4930 SCBX0012620533189. Electronic data interchange was used for award transmission, and no contract clauses, attachments, evaluation factors, or special requirements beyond DPAS and socioeconomic certifications are explicitly stated in the provided documentation. The contract operates as a one-time delivery under an indefinite-quantity framework with no options, modifications, or additional line items.