GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price delivery order under contract SPE7LX21D0007 to CUMMINS INC (CAGE 04MP1) for the procurement of one gasket (NSN 5330013585556, part number 186-6109) at a total price of $231.30, with an award date of July 12, 2026, and a required delivery date of July 20, 2026. The item is to be delivered FOB destination to a military installation in Kapolei, Hawaii, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the destination, and shipment instructions specify delivery to RDD 999/NMCS shipment via a freight point in Pearl City, Hawaii. The contract identifies the awardee as a Women-Owned Small Business with a small business status affirmed in Block 11, triggering compliance obligations under FAR 19.7 and 19.15, including subcontracting reporting and WOSB program requirements. The order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) per 15 CFR 700, mandating priority performance and adherence to DPAS regulations. Packaging and marking requirements dictate that all shipments must include identification numbers from Blocks 1 and 2 of the contract, along with specified codes such as TCN, SUPP ADD, SIG, and MARK FOR, though no explicit MIL-STD-129 reference is made, packaging practices align with its conventions. Invoicing must be submitted electronically in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, with payments processed by DFAS Columbus at P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, OH. The contract lacks detailed technical specifications for the gasket itself, relying solely on the NSN and part number for identity and acceptance, which must conform to contract terms as verified by an authorized government representative upon arrival. Contract administration is overseen by the DLA Land and Maritime office, with Samuel Freidet serving as the authorized government representative and [email hidden] as the contact for procurement inquiries. No options, multiple line items, or performance milestones are included; the award is a single-item, streamlined transaction consistent with a lowest price technically acceptable approach under commercial item acquisition authorities.