GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under the base contract SPE7LX22D0068 to RDO Agriculture Equipment Co. (CAGE 4PNJ5), a certified Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and Veteran-Owned Small Business, for the supply of six gaskets (NSN 5330014602670) at a total price of $26.22. The delivery is scheduled for August 10, 2026, to APO AE 09832 under FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract is part of a larger requirements contract with a base period from January 27, 2022, to January 26, 2026, and three optional two-year periods extending potential performance through January 26, 2032, with an estimated total value ranging from $17.7 million to $44.2 million across its lifetime. The gasket is part of a broader supply arrangement covering over 11,000 NSNs, with pricing and terms governed by the base contract’s fixed-price structure and Economic Price Adjustment provisions. The contract incorporates mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including cyber incident reporting under DFARS 252.204-7012 and protection of defense information under DFARS 252.204-7009, requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 controls and reporting through the DoD Cyber Incident Reporting Portal. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with payments processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contractor is bound by representations certifying its small business and veteran-owned status, and is subject to subcontracting plan obligations under FAR 19.7 and DFARS 252.219-7001, as well as accelerated payment requirements for small business subcontractors under FAR 52.232-40. Packaging and marking must include parcel ID and Transportation Control Number labels consistent with DoD logistics standards, though no explicit MIL-STD requirements are cited. The Defense Contract Management Agency Twin Cities office serves as the inspection and acceptance authority. The contract also includes a DPAS rating for prioritized fulfillment and an exception from certified cost or pricing data requirements for Foreign