GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to CHAND, L.L.C. (CAGE 0D5X4) for the procurement of a single item: a gasket identified by NSN 5330011912329, with a total contract value of $934.96. The award was issued on July 8, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-549W, with delivery required within 20 days after order placement to the destination address at USS ESSEX LHD 2, FPO AP 96643. The contract is structured as a simplified acquisition under FAR 52.213-4 and includes a FOB destination term, obligating the contractor to bear all transportation costs and risks until the item is delivered. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, for UV-sensitive materials, while marking and barcoding adhere to MIL-STD-129, including special labeling for any items containing radioactive materials above threshold levels. Hazardous materials must be labeled per the Hazard Communication Standard, with pre-award submission of labels for unregulated substances. The contract mandates use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for all invoicing and receiving reports, with no alternative systems permitted. Cybersecurity requirements are integral, requiring full compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1, including submission of a system security plan assessment via the Supplier Performance Risk System and adherence to safeguarding protocols under DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020. The contractor must also comply with employment verification, anti-trafficking, and equal opportunity clauses, as well as restrictions on foreign purchases and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The offeror’s size status and socioeconomic certifications must be current in SAM, and any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment triggers mandatory disclosure of entity identifiers. Failure to meet delivery, labeling, packaging, or cybersecurity standards may result in default under FAR 52.249-8, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government at the delivery location. No contract type is explicitly stated in the award, though the solicitation allows for alternative contract types to be proposed, and no options, modifications, or detailed pricing