DRUM, SHIPPING AND S

The contract awarded to APEX PINNACLE CORP with CAGE code 0REY5 under solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-2273 and contract number SPE8E926V2007 is a single-line-item, firm-fixed-price purchase for 32 steel shipping and storage drums, identified by NSN 8110008200854, at a total value of $9,414.40. The award was issued on July 21, 2026, with delivery required by January 12, 2027, under an As Required by Order basis and FOB Origin terms, meaning the government assumes transportation costs and risk from the point of origin, which is DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB, OK. The destination for receipt is listed as Philadelphia, PA, though primary performance is tied to the designated DLA depot. All packaging and labeling must strictly comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking, barcoding, and shipment documentation, including the Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack, while packaging materials adhere to ASTM D3951, subject to the overriding requirements of the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Palletization must conform to DLA’s RP001 standards. The contractor is required to submit all payment and receiving documentation electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and the government is solely responsible for inspection and acceptance at the destination. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of regulatory and compliance clauses under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense FAR Supplement. Essential requirements include adherence to the Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities clause—modified with Alternate I and Deviation 2026-00038—alongside mandatory compliance with combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable product procurement standards. Cybersecurity obligations are enforced through 252.240-7997 requiring NIST SP 800-171 controls and assessment, as well as 252.204-7012 mandating safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. Supply chain integrity is maintained via the prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment and supply chain risk clauses, while hazardous material handling requires compliance with MIL-STD-129 and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Transportation of supplies by sea is governed by specific logistics clauses, and subcontracting for commercial