COUPLER, FIBER OPTIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded TNL SALES LLC, with CAGE code 1XLG2, a contract valued at $199.32 for the procurement of a single line item: a COUPLER, FIBER OPTIC, identified by NSN 6060015068264 and PR 7017607380. The award was issued on July 30, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-232C, with delivery required within 20 days of order placement and shipment made FOB Origin to NIWC PACIFIC in San Diego, California. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing compliance with federal regulations, including employment equity, human trafficking prevention, employment verification, sustainable procurement, hazardous material handling, cybersecurity safeguarding, and restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contractor must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards per ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and hazardous material labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200, while also complying with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government personnel, with invoicing required through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. The contractor is required to comply with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered defense information as specified in DFARS 252.204-7012, and must report any cyber incidents in accordance with federal protocols. The solicitation includes mandatory representations regarding small business status, Unique Entity ID, and CAGE code, and requires flow-down of key clauses such as transportation by sea, information disclosure, and mercury prohibitions to any subcontractors. While the contract type is not explicitly stated, it is implied to be a fixed-price arrangement consistent with FAR 52.243-1 and the absence of option quantities or indefinite-delivery terms. No evaluation factors, contract financing terms, or detailed pricing data beyond the total award amount were provided, and the contract contains no explicit options, modifications, or key personnel requirements.