CUSHIONING MATERIAL, PACKAGING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE8ED26V0427 to CHARLES REED KNIGHT JR (CAGE 1S002) for the procurement of cushioning material for packaging, identified by NSN 8145016039517, with a total contract value of $932.10. The award was issued on July 28, 2026, pursuant to solicitation SPE8ED-26-T-1162, which followed streamlined automated acquisition procedures under the DIBBS system. Performance is governed by a delivery schedule requiring shipment within 167 days after receipt of order, with a need ship date of January 18, 2027, and a scheduled delivery to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin warehouse in Tracy, California. FOB terms designate origin as the point of title transfer. The contract mandates strict adherence to packaging standards including ASTM D3951 and DLA’s RP001 for palletization, with all labeling and marking required to comply with MIL-STD-129, including barcoding, unit of issue, and quantity per unit pack. Hazardous material packaging must conform to the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), and specialized labeling is required for radioactive or hazardous substances, with alternative compliance pathways available for items regulated under FIFRA, FFDCA, or similar statutes. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including mandatory provisions for safeguarding contractor information systems under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, cybersecurity incident reporting, and the prohibition of unauthorized obligations. Contractual compliance includes the use of Wide Area WorkFlow for invoicing and payment requests, with no alternative platforms authorized. The contractor must maintain an active System for Award Management registration and comply with small business representation requirements, including potential flow-down obligations to subcontractors. The contract includes clauses on accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and prohibitions on compelled confidentiality agreements. A deviation 2026-00038 modifies several standard FAR clauses to align with current DLA policy, while DFARS clause 252.240-7997 mandates specific NIST assessment controls. The award is fixed-price, with no option quantities identified