53--COVER,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE S

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7LX26D61BE to BASIC RUBBER AND PLASTICS CO. (CAGE 6K404) on July 16, 2026, for a maximum value of $350,000.00 under Solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8542. This is an indefinite delivery contract for the supply of one line item: Protective Dust and Moisture Seal (NSN 5340015097722), with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 19 units and an estimated annual quantity of 130 units. The contract is classified as a simplified acquisition, and award was made on a trade-off basis considering both price and non-price factors, with emphasis on socioeconomic small business status including preferences for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, and WOSB concerns. Performance is FOB origin, with delivery required within 126 days of award, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. Packaging and preservation must fully comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including specific preservation methods, containment types, and labeling, while all shipments must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including UCC-128 and Data Matrix barcoding. The contractor is required to adhere to hazardous materials handling standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and submit hazard labels for approval, while also prohibiting the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. Cybersecurity requirements include compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered defense information per DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, with deviations applied to multiple clauses including those on trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and whistleblower rights. All invoices must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and flow-down provisions apply to subcontractors involving transportation, hazardous materials, and information security. No explicit statement of work is provided in the documentation, and contract administration details such as the contracting officer’s representative or specific payment offices are to be obtained from the resulting award documentation.