COUPLING, V-BANK

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded HOOSIER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC (CAGE 0RCD8) a fixed-price contract for the procurement of 75 units of COUPLING, V-BANK (NSN 2835-01-381-2702) at a total price of $28,196.25, with an award date of July 20, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-7261, specifies delivery at origin from the contractor’s facility in Goshen, Indiana, with acceptance and inspection also occurring at the source under FAR 52.246-2. Performance is governed by stringent packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-129 for labeling, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, and DLA RP001 for palletization, with compliance to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence. The contract includes mandatory quality certifications such as AS9100 and requires submission of a Certificate of Quality Compliance and DD Form 1423, with inspection responsibilities resting solely with the Government. The awardee is subject to all standard FAR and DFARS clauses, including termination for convenience, default, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity safeguards, prohibitions on certain foreign technology providers, and trafficking in persons policies. Special requirements include a DPAS priority rating H18, necessitating elevated performance priority, and a restriction prohibiting access to DLA-controlled technical data. Payment is processed via Wide Area WorkFlow with electronic funds transfer, and prompt payment discounts apply. The contract incorporates clauses on small business utilization, equal opportunity, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, minimum wage compliance under Executive Order 14026, and Buy American Act provisions with Alternate II modifications. No options, indefinite-delivery provisions, or other line items are included, and the contract is classified as a firm-fixed-price, non-severable requirement with no subcontracting data provided. The contract does not require the contractor to hold a security clearance or possess access to controlled information, and no amendments or modifications are referenced.