30--COUPLING,SHAFT,RIGID

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, Fluid Handling Division, awarded contract SPE7M426P5141 to Beta Engineering, Inc. for the procurement of 132 Rigid Shaft Couplings (NSN 3010-01-163-1820). This critical application item procurement, totaling $297,528.00 at a unit price of $2,254.00, was initiated via a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under Special Emergency Procurement Authority (SEPA). The solicitation was conducted as a simplified acquisition, allowing for increased thresholds to support contingency operations. The final delivery is scheduled for July 20, 2027, with the items to be delivered to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma. The contract includes stringent technical, packaging, and cybersecurity requirements. Beta Engineering, Inc. must comply with CMMC Level 2 self-assessment standards due to the presence of covered defense information. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and DLA packaging requirements (RP001), with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over ASTM D3951. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Financial administration will be managed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. The award was determined based on the best value to the government, evaluating factors such as past performance, offered delivery, and price.