COUPLING, PIPE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M326P1348 to ECHELON SUPPLY AND SERVICE, INC. (CAGE 61125) on July 20, 2026, for the procurement of a single line item: 8 units of aluminum grooved pipe couplings (NSN 4730-01-178-0297) at a total contract value of $5,220.80. The contract is a fixed-price, simplified acquisition executed under full and open competition, with performance beginning immediately upon award and delivery required by November 30, 2026. Shipment is FOB origin from the awardee’s facility in Liverpool, NY, to the DLA Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, PA, with the government assuming all transportation costs. The item must conform to technical specifications outlined in CID A-A-52592A Revision A and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede any conflicting standards. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and RP001, while marking and labeling must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129, including barcoding, unit of issue, and hazardous material notifications per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, performed by the Government per FAR 52.246-2. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering cybersecurity, environmental compliance, labor standards, and administrative procedures. Key requirements include safeguarding covered defense information (252.204-7012), prohibiting hexavalent chromium and toxic material disposal (252.223-7006 and 7008), mandatory electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow, and compliance with export control laws. The awardee is represented as a small business and must adhere to re-representation obligations under FAR 52.219-28. Transportation by sea, if applicable, requires use of a U.S.-flag vessel unless authorized under exceptions. Hazardous materials must be identified with Safety Data Sheets and labeled in accordance with OSHA and other federal statutes, and all submissions must be made through SAM and WAWF systems. No contract options or modifications are provided, and the pricing is firm with zero variation allowed. The Contracting Officer is William Cain, and while