FLUX, SOLDERING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Automated Production Equipment Corp (CAGE 57216) a contract for soldering flux paste under solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-3755, with a total contract value of $277.00 and an award date of July 28, 2026. The contract consists of three line items for the same NSN-part number 3439013737966, each associated with a unique purchase request number, indicating quantity-based procurement. Deliveries are required at Beale Air Force Base, California, with an FOB destination term and a delivery schedule of five days after receipt of order, with original delivery dates set for mid-July 2026. The work requires strict compliance with military packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-129 for barcoding and labeling, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging data formatting, and PPP-C186 for unit container specifications. Packaging must adhere to DLA’s RP001 and ASTM-D3951-15 standards, with preference given to MIL-STD requirements when conflicts arise. Hazardous material handling follows IP025 guidelines, and all packages must include shelf-life markings with at least 85% remaining shelf life (10 months) upon delivery. Passive RFID tagging and Unique Item Identifier (UII) encoding in 2D barcodes are mandated on all packaging levels if applicable, and all items must be marked to conceal sensitive content while ensuring traceability. The contractor is responsible for inspection compliance prior to delivery, with government acceptance occurring at destination. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses related to cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and contract administration. Key clauses include 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, 252.204-7018 prohibiting acquisition of certain Chinese telecommunications equipment, 252.223-7008 banning hexavalent chromium, and 252.246-7003 requiring NIST SP 800-171 assessment compliance. Payment must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with invoicing governed by clauses 252.232-7003 and 252.232-7006. A deviation