GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to PATTERSON COONEY INC (CAGE 9U103) for the procurement of a single gasket (NSN 5330-01-482-6109) under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-857M, with a total contract price of $74.39 and an award date of July 27, 2026. Delivery is required to Fort Hood, TX, with a specified delivery date of July 17, 2026, and a 10-day performance window. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement with FOB ORIGIN terms, mandating strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1 for UV-sensitive items requiring a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag. Palletization must conform to DLA’s RP001 standards, and shipping must occur via traceable freight with no parcel post permitted. The item is subject to hazardous materials handling requirements under IP025, with compliance to the Hazard Communication Standard and the prohibition of hexavalent chromium and asbestos. All deliveries must be electronically invoiced via WAWF, and the contractor is required to submit a self-assessment of NIST SP 800-171 compliance to the Supplier Performance Risk System prior to award. Cybersecurity protections are enforced through clauses requiring safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting of cyber incidents, alongside prohibitions on the use of telecommunications equipment from designated restricted entities. The contractor must affirmatively represent its small business status and re-represent annually or prior to option exercise, as the contract may extend beyond five years. Employee whistleblower rights must be communicated, and the use of mandatory arbitration agreements is prohibited. No pricing details beyond the total amount are provided in the line item, and while no evaluation factors are documented, the award appears to have been made under simplified acquisition procedures. All submissions were required through DIBBS, and ongoing administration is managed by the DLA with point of contact Kristina Derry.