53--GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L426D63NR to LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC with a total contract value of $350,000.00, effective July 30, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L4-26-U-0947. This is an indefinite-delivery contract with a one-year performance period, allowing for individual orders to be issued, each requiring delivery within 88 days of direction. The sole line item is a gasket with NSN 5330007530743, with an estimated annual quantity of 404 units and a guaranteed minimum of 60 units once the contract becomes binding. Delivery is FOB Origin, with the place of performance tied to LSO COMBAT VEHICLES AND ARMAMENT, and shipments must be routed through a contiguous U.S. location selected by the contractor. Packaging and preservation must comply strictly with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including specific QUP codes and preservation methods, with UV-sensitive items requiring MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, waterproof and opaque bags. Marking follows MIL-STD-129 for barcoding and shipment labeling, and U.S. military property identification adheres to MIL-STD-130N. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, with additional requirements for radioactive materials exceeding thresholds defined in MIL-STD-129. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, with delivery documentation mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. The contract includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses addressing equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, subcontracting, cybersecurity, and safeguarding of covered defense information under NIST SP 800-171. Cyber incident reporting, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on conflicts of interest and improper confidentiality agreements are also enforced. The contractor must maintain SAM registration and comply with all representation and certification requirements regarding small business status, UEI, and CAGE codes. No payment or accounting codes are detailed in the provided data, and payment is administered through DoDAACs via WAWF. Contract modifications are governed by FAR 52.243-1 and pricing adjustments by 252.243-7