DRY AIR UNIT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A726V4354 to Northern Defense Industries, LLC (CAGE 5G8A6) on July 29, 2026, for the procurement of three Dry Air Units under NSN 5940016444575 at a total price of $151,469.94. The contract arises from solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-575W, issued on July 17, 2026, with proposals due by July 24, 2026, via the DIBBS portal. Delivery is required to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a need ship date of July 13, 2027, and performance spanning 353 days as directed. The contract employs fixed-price terms under FAR 52.216-1 Alternate I and mandates strict adherence to federal packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, barcoding, and hazardous material identification. All shipments must comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and include Safety Data Sheets. Invoicing is required through WAWF using the Invoice and Receiving Report format, and acceptance occurs at the destination upon government inspection. The contractor must comply with clauses on employment eligibility, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, and the NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment with approved deviation 2026-O0025. Subcontracting for commercial items follows deviation 2026-O0015, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required. The contractor is represented as a small business and must maintain current SAM registration, with specific socioeconomic certifications and disclosures required for offerors claiming status under HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, or similar categories. Ocean transportation requirements under 252.247-7023 apply, defining vessel types and mandating shipment notifications on final invoices. The contract includes clauses on whistleblower rights, disclosure of information, control of government work product, and restrictions on compensation for former DoD officials. No options or escalation clauses are specified, and the award is non-negotiable except for modifications priced under 252.243-7001. The point of contact