CORE, FLEXIBLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Contract SPE7L326V4458 to TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC (CAGE 0ZBE8) for the supply of a CORE, FLEXIBLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (NSN 3040012563709) under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-127K, with a total contract value of $5,035.50 and an award date of July 30, 2026. The contract requires delivery of the item to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, PA, with an original delivery date of December 27, 2026, and a need ship date of January 19, 2027, under FOB ORIGIN terms. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation methods, unit container codes, and barcoding standards such as UCC-128 and GS1 DataBar. Hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and any applicable federal statutes, while mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited except for limited functional uses. The contract includes clauses requiring Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity, prohibitions on restricted telecommunications equipment per Section 889 of the NDAA, mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport, and advance notification of radioactive materials. Contractor personnel must be informed of whistleblower rights, and the contractor is obligated to submit Safety Data Sheets and complete hazard labeling tables. Invoicing must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and payment is governed by terms including accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and unenforceability of unauthorized obligations. The contract is structured as a fixed-price type with alternate clauses relating to inspection, changes, and pricing modifications. Evaluation was likely based on price competitiveness under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, with socioeconomic preferences potentially applied for small business, HUBZone, or veteran-owned status, though formal scoring criteria are not documented. The contractor must maintain current System for Award Management registration and verify employment eligibility, and representation of small business status and UEI/CAGE codes are required for compliance with federal reporting obligations. All performance, inspection, and acceptance occur at the destination, and the government is responsible for acceptance under FAR 52.2