ELBOW, PIPE TO TUBE

The contract, awarded to AM GENERAL LLC under DIBBS with contract number SPE7LX26F71Y6 and issued under the basic contract SPE7LX24D0020, is a delivery order for a single line item: an elbow, pipe to tube with NSN 4730015281420, priced at $110.60. The award date is July 16, 2026, and the contract functions as part of a broader program supporting the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Competitive Initiative, though the individual award value is minimal compared to the program’s overall $221 million cap shared among multiple contractors. The contract incorporates several critical federal acquisition regulations including FAR 52.204-19 for representations and certifications, 252.204-7009 for cybersecurity incident reporting, 52.232-40 for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and 252.247-7023 for ocean transportation by U.S.-flag vessels. Packaging and marking must strictly follow MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, and DLA’s RP001 for palletization, with all requirements superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point by an authorized government representative. Delivery schedules are based on Award Date Offsets rather than calendar dates, with FOB terms designated as “OTHER” with reference to unspecified schedule details. Payment is processed through DEF FIN AND ACCOUNTING SVC in Columbus, OH, using DD Form 1155 and payment code SL4701, with accounting identifier 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. The procurement contracting officer is Natalya Radyk, with Aric Allen as the local administrative contact; no COR or COTR is identified. The contract includes one base year and two one-year options exercisable at the government’s discretion. Special requirements mandate CMMC Level 2 certification, compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for covered defense information, and adherence to ITAR/EAR for export control, all of which must be flowed down to subcontractors. While the offeror’s CAGE code 34623 is confirmed