CUSHIONING MATERIAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE8ED26V0428 to CHARLES REED KNIGHT JR (CAGE 1S002) for the procurement of 13 units of cushioning material (NSN 8145016039516) at a total price of $4,336.93, with an award date of July 28, 2026, under solicitation SPE8ED-26-T-1165. Delivery is required FOB Origin and must be completed no later than September 18, 2026, with the destination for receipt and government inspection being the DLA Distribution San Joaquin warehouse at Tracy, California. The contract mandates strict compliance with ASTM D3951 for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence where applicable. Hazardous materials must adhere to the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), with exceptions under specific federal acts, and must include pre-award submission of label copies for non-exempt items. The contract includes the basic version of the Sea Transportation clause, and reflagging or repair activities are applicable under clause 252.247-7025. Payment must be processed electronically via WAWF, and all compliance with federal regulations is enforced through a suite of contract clauses covering employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking, sustainable products, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity incident reporting, and NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements. The contractor is subject to affirmative obligations under the Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities clause with Alternate I applied and authorized deviation, while the contract structure reflects a simplified acquisition with no option quantities or extended performance periods identified. The awardee’s size status and socioeconomic certifications are not disclosed in the award notice, and no attachments or formal evaluation factors are included in the documentation.