FUSE, CARTRIDGE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M526V6275 to GI CORPORATION (CAGE 9RU99) on July 30, 2026, for the procurement of 50 cartridges of FUSE, CARTRIDGE (NSN 5920016073139) at a total price of $8,231.50 under the simplified acquisition procedures. The contract is governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, incorporating numerous clauses related to contractual administration, compliance, and operational requirements. Key clauses include Type of Contract Alternate I, Authorization and Consent Alternates I and II, and several DFARS-specific provisions addressing cybersecurity, hazardous materials, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, and sustainable products. The contractor is required to comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, including data matrix codes and hazardous material labeling aligned with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Safety Data Sheets must be submitted and maintained throughout performance, with updates required for any changes in hazardous materials. The contract includes strict maritime transportation requirements mandating the use of U.S.-flag vessels unless a formal waiver is obtained at least 45 days prior to shipment, with detailed reporting and documentation obligations for ocean shipments. Deliveries are FOB Origin, with a performance period of 220 days after award, and final destination is the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, and invoicing must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow. The contractor must be SAM-registered with valid UEI and CAGE codes and affirm its small business status. The acquisition, while non-set-aside, relies on socioeconomic representations and compliance-based evaluation, suggesting an LPTA-like approach. The award reflects adherence to DLA’s packaging and logistics directives, including RP001 for palletization and transport, and incorporates deviation 2026-O0038 for hazardous material documentation requirements. Subcontracting is permitted under commercial product rules, with accelerated payments to small business subcontractors mandated. Cybersecurity obligations include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements and Safeguarding Covered Defense Information provisions. All contract terms are fixed price, with changes handled under clause 52.243-1, and unauthorized