COUPLING, PIPE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7M126P3233 to SALEM MANUFACTURING & SALES INC, with a CAGE code of 57140, for a total price of $178,030.00, with an award date of July 14, 2026. The contract, resulting from solicitation SPE7M1-25-T-078M, involves the procurement of a single line item: COUPLING, PIPE, identified by NSN 4730016067615. The award was made under a unilateral modification issued pursuant to FAR 13.302(a) or 12.303(a), indicating a streamlined acquisition process typical of simplified acquisitions. The contracting officer is Kelly Drees, with payment handled by DLA Land and Maritime, Fluid Handling Division, at PO Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990. The contractor is located in Columbus, OH, and the contracting office is also situated there, though the exact place of performance and delivery point are not explicitly defined. The contract incorporates FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, with Deviation 2026-00040 and Revision 1, introducing compliance obligations around diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, though no other FAR clauses or special requirements are listed. While the NAICS code is identified as 332996, no socioeconomic status or small business certification is documented, and no size standard or UEI is provided. Packaging and marking requirements are not explicitly detailed, but compliance with MIL-STD-129 for military labeling and barcoding is strongly implied by the use of NSN and CAGE codes. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities rest with the government, though specific technical standards or quality criteria for the coupling are not stated. The contract appears to follow a Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection methodology, typical for commoditized items like pipe couplings, and no options, extended delivery terms, or detailed pricing breakdowns are included. Invoicing methods and COR/COTR details are not specified beyond the contracting officer’s contact information, and post-award communications must be processed through DIBBS.