59--EARPHONE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7M126P1785 to Thales Defense & Security Inc. with a CAGE code of 23386 for a total value of $993,750.00, with the award date set for July 14, 2026. The contract stems from solicitation SPE7M1-26-Q-0191 and consists of a single line item for an earphone identified by National Stock Number 5965145863171, intended for military communications use. The contract is a modification of an existing agreement, identified as P00001, with an effective date retroactively referenced to December 9, 2025, although the formal award and signing occurred in 2026. The contractor's place of performance is noted as Clarksburg, Maryland, while the contracting office is located in Columbus, Ohio, under DLA Land and Maritime, with Kelly Drees serving as the primary point of contact for contractual matters. No explicit delivery schedule, funding allocation, inspection locations, or FOB terms are specified in the available documentation, and while the NSN indicates military compliance, no specific technical standards like MIL-STD-2073 or MIL-STD-129 are formally cited. The contract incorporates FAR clause 52.222-90, addressing DEI discrimination by federal contractors under Deviation 2026-00040, which imposes compliance obligations on the contractor, though no affirmative representations or certifications regarding socioeconomic status, small business designation, or unique entity ID were provided. The contract type remains unspecified, and no CLIN or pricing details beyond the total amount are available. There is no mention of invoicing procedures, payment office specifics beyond the administrative address, or the presence of a contracting officer’s representative or technical representative. Packaging and marking requirements are implied through the use of NSN and government procurement context but no explicit standards are listed. Similarly, evaluation factors for award, special requirements such as security clearances or option periods, and detailed delivery or inspection protocols are not documented in the available materials. The contract was issued using the Standard Form 30 format, with electronic submission likely routed through DIBBS, though no formal submission deadlines or proposal formatting instructions are detailed in the excerpts provided.