COUPLING, TUBE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price contract to ADEPT FASTENERS INC (CAGE 1V0G6) for the procurement of a tube coupling identified by NSN 4730000089853, with a total contract value of $47,613.50. The award was made under solicitation SPE7M1-25-T-9330 via simplified acquisition procedures, with the contract modification number P00001 issued on July 13, 2026. The contractor is located in Valencia, California, and the government’s point of receipt and acceptance is the DLA Land and Maritime, Maritime Supply Chain facility in Columbus, Ohio. The contract is administered by the Fluid Handling Division under contracting officer Micheal Finken, with payment handled through DLA’s designated office in Columbus, though no specific remit-to address or invoicing platform is detailed. The sole deliverable is the specified tube coupling, with no additional line items, performance metrics, or option periods included in the award. The contract incorporates the non-standard FAR clause 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, under deviation 2026-00040 Revision 1, which imposes restrictions on the use of federal funds for DEI programs that classify individuals by race, sex, or other protected characteristics. No other special provisions, security requirements, or socioeconomic certifications are listed, and the contractor’s small business status remains unverified. While the NSN indicates alignment with federal catalog standards, no explicit technical specifications, packaging requirements under MIL-STDs, or inspection criteria beyond regulatory compliance are provided. Delivery is expected to originate from the contractor’s facility in California, but FOB terms, delivery schedule, and period of performance are not formally defined. Post-award actions, including requests for issues or concerns, must be submitted through the DIBBS portal, and all correspondence adheres to the structure of Standard Form 30 with a continuation sheet referenced for additional detail. No evaluation factors, weights, or award rationale beyond the low-value unilateral award are documented.