DASHPOT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to AUSTIN HARDWARE & SUPPLY INC (CAGE 1P9Z9) for the procurement of four DASHPOTS under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-575J, with a total value of $782.60 and an award date of July 27, 2026. Delivery is required at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, with FOB Origin terms and a strict 20-day delivery schedule from award, targeting completion by July 23, 2026. The item, identified by NSN 5342015797696, must comply with rigorous packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including epoxy-coated containers, unit packing, and mandatory 2D Data Matrix barcoding with full item traceability. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under FAR 52.246-2, with quality assurance governed by MIL-STD-1916 and sampling plans requiring zero non-conformances for critical attributes under AQL 0.1. Electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow is mandatory, and payment instructions must reference the local contract administrator as listed on the DD 1155. All contractual obligations are binding under FAR and DFARS clauses, including mandatory representations on employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, and export control compliance. Special requirements prohibit the use of hexavalent chromium and mandate U.S.-flagged vessels for ocean transport, while cybersecurity and information systems safeguarding align with NIST SP 800-171 and basic system protections. The contract incorporates numerous deviation-approved clauses, including modified versions of equal opportunity, subcontracting, and payment provisions, with no identified options or modification history. Performance is subject to default provisions and the contractor’s obligation to maintain full traceability and compliance with all referenced defense standards without deviation.