FUSE, CARTRIDGE

NATIONAL FUSE PRODUCTS, INC. (CAGE 04XM2), a small business certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business, has been awarded a firm fixed-price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of 155 cartridge fuses (NSN 5920-01-532-1753, P/N A70QS25-14FI) at a total price of $3,712.25. The contract, awarded on July 21, 2026 under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-140W, requires delivery by December 18, 2026, with FOB origin terms meaning the government assumes transportation responsibility under the First Destination Transportation program. The items must be shipped to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA, and are subject to government inspection and acceptance at the destination. All units must comply with strict packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E, including cold/dry preservation without protective materials, and be clearly marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, with a mandatory label stating “Product Verification Test Samples Do Not Post to Stock” alongside contract and lot numbers. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless fully contained per NAVSEA 5100-003D, and all packaging must meet IP025 hazardous materials guidelines. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) as required by DFARS clause 252.232-7006, which applies to all payment requests and receiving reports, with no alternative systems permitted. The contractor must adhere to a suite of compliance obligations including reporting veterans’ employment under FAR 52.222-37, sourcing sustainable products per FAR 52.223-23, and ensuring that no ByteDance-covered applications are used on IT systems supporting contract performance. Subcontracting for commercial products is governed by a deviation clause allowing flexibility under DFARS 252.244-7999. Any change in production facility requires prior written approval and a $250 fee. Product Verification Testing samples must be traceably shipped with accompanying documentation, and all items must be free from mercury unless functionally exempted. The contracting officer is Samuel Cooper, with Bryan Collier serving as the primary administrative point of contact