ELECTRODE, WELDING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE8E926V1983 to MIDWAY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. (CAGE 329E3) on July 16, 2026, for the procurement of 420 units of welding electrodes (NSN 3439010396408) at a total value of $9,034.20 under Solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-3069. Delivery is required within 150 days of order issuance to DLA Troop Support, Construction & Equipment MRO SVC I, located at 700 Robins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096, with FOB Origin pricing applicable. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by stringent packaging and labeling standards including MIL-STD-129 for barcoding and identification, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials packaging, and DLA-specific requirements such as RP001 for palletization and TQ Requirement IP025 for hazardous materials. All shipments must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes commercial standards when applicable. The contract includes mandatory clauses on equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and unenforceability of unauthorized obligations. Authorization and consent clauses Alternate I and Alternate II are both applied, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with payment processed via DoDAAC SL4701. The contractor must provide accurate Safety Data Sheets and hazard communication labels per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS 252.223-7001, with labeling conforming to MIL-STD-129 and applicable federal statutes. A Certificate of Quality Compliance is required, and the contracting officer holds final authority for acceptance. The contract does not include options, modifications, or variable quantities, and the award was likely made under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) framework, consistent with DLA’s automated acquisition processes. Socioeconomic eligibility and small business representation requirements are in effect, and the contractor must maintain compliance with Unique Entity ID and CAGE code disclosures as applicable.