FLASHLIGHT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE8E726P0994 to Defense Venture Holdings, LLC (CAGE 72B58), a small business, for the procurement of 332 flashlights (NSN 6230-01-617-8332, Part X300U-A) at a firm fixed price of $239.20 per unit, totaling $79,414.40. The contract was awarded on July 14, 2026, following Solicitation SPE8E7-26-T-2055, with delivery required within 145 days, targeting a completion date of December 7, 2026. Performance is FOB origin, though FOB destination payment terms apply, and delivery is to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, including adherence to RP001 for palletization and QUP:001 for preservation, which requires clean and dry handling with no preservation materials. Hazardous materials handling is governed by 29 CFR 1910.1200, and specific clauses prohibit hexavalent chromium, radioactive material use without notification, and storage of toxic substances on government property. The awardee, certified as a small business under a total small business set-aside, is subject to multiple socioeconomic representations and affirmative certifications, including those for service-disabled veteran-owned status and compliance with labor standards such as equal opportunity, child labor prohibitions, and veteran employment reporting. Electronic invoicing is mandatory via WAWF, and the government assumes responsibility for inspection and acceptance at the destination. The contract incorporates extensive cybersecurity requirements including safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents under 252.204-7012, and complies with the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act via FAR 52.204-30, which prohibits the use of certain covered applications including those linked to ByteDance. The contracting officer, Inessa Kaufman, is the point of contact for administrative matters, with no designated COR or COTR identified. All terms are fixed with no option quantities permitted, and performance must comply with the Uniform Contract Format and the DLA Master Solicitation.