GUIDON

The U.S. Flag & Signal Company, operating under CAGE code 1B099 and designated as a small business, has been awarded a firm fixed-price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of one military guidon, identified by NSN 8345015836799 and designated as GUIDON, BAF 1, in accordance with MIL-DTL-2692 specifications. The total contract value is $180.76, with delivery scheduled for August 17, 2026, to DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under FOB Destination terms. The contract includes strict adherence to packaging, preservation, and labeling standards, primarily guided by ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129R(3), and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The guidon must also meet traceability and quality verification mandates, including submission of two first article samples for testing within 30 days of completion, with acceptance performed by the Government at the destination under FAR 52.246-2 and MIL-STD-1916 inspection criteria. Contractual obligations extend to compliance with cybersecurity provisions such as safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment, and antiterrorism awareness training. The contractor must also comply with employment reporting requirements for veterans, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, sustainable product standards, and duty-free entry protocols. All documentation and correspondence must be in English, and electronic invoicing must be submitted through WAWF. The contracting officer is Terrance Arter, with administrative support provided by Stanley Thomas. The award is not subject to any option periods or indefinite-delivery terms and was issued under a total small business set-aside, with no subcontracting restrictions beyond standard commercial product clauses. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to representations, certifications, warranty, termination, default, and supply chain integrity, including mandatory compliance with the System for Award Management maintenance and counterfeit electronic part avoidance requirements.