COVER GLASS, MICROSCOPE SLIDE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE2DH26V2573 to ARS SALES & SERVICES LLC (CAGE 1KA59) for the supply of microscope cover glass, identified by NSN 6640017187221, with three separate line items totaling a contract price of $240.00. The award was issued on July 27, 2026, following Solicitation SPE2DH-26-T-5374, with delivery required to Yokota Air Base, Japan, under FOB Destination terms. The product specification calls for 22mm x 22mm, #1 thickness borosilicate glass, non-fogging and non-corrosive, for use in medical microscopy applications, and must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements (RA001). Packaging, preservation, and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and Medical Marking Standard No. 1 (MMS No. 1), which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for all medical acquisitions. All units must be sealed in suitable containers, palletized per RP001, and labeled according to MMS No. 1 without use of barcoding standards from the obsolete MIL-STD-129. The contract includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses governing compliance, safety, and administration, including requirements for combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, hazardous material identification, sustainable products, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment. The contractor must satisfy specific packaging data fields outlined in MIL-STD-2073-1E, such as preservation method, wrapping material, and cushioning thickness. Hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA standards with submitted Safety Data Sheets, and any radioactive materials require prior notification. Payment is to be processed via WAWF using standard invoice and receiving report formats, with no alternative invoicing methods permitted. The award reflects a small business representation under Clause 52.219-28 Alternate I, and subcontracting for commercial items is governed by deviation 2026-O0015. The delivery window spans July 23–24, 2026, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. No evaluation factors or award methodology were explicitly stated, and no detailed payment office or accounting data were provided, with