GUIDON

The U.S. Flag & Signal Company, identified by CAGE code 1B099, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for the supply of one guidon, identified by NSN 8345-01-583-6799, at a total price of $180.76. The award was issued on July 17, 2026, with delivery required by August 17, 2026, to the designated destination at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The contract is structured under the Uniform Contract Format and incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses governing quality assurance, packaging, labeling, delivery, and administrative compliance. All items must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, and MIL-STD-129R(3) for marking and bar-coding, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination by the Government. The contractor is responsible for ensuring product conformity and bearing the cost of correcting nonconforming items, under FAR 52.246-2. Compliance is enforced through mandatory electronic invoicing via WAWF and adherence to DoD-specific requirements including antiterrorism training, sustainable product use, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, and prohibitions on fluorinated firefighting foam and export-controlled items without proper authorization. The contract includes extensive clauses related to labor standards, cybersecurity, supply chain security, and small business utilization, reflecting DoD’s broader compliance priorities. These include requirements for veteran employment reporting, equitable workplace practices, anti-trafficking measures, minimum wage adherence under Executive Order 14026, and secure handling of defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012. Subcontracting provisions allow for commercial product procurement under multiple clauses with deviations, while the contracting officer’s representative and administrative functions are governed by defined but unnamed personnel. Although no formal evaluation factors or socioeconomic certifications are disclosed in the award documentation, the inclusion of clauses such as 52.219-8 and 252.219-7000 indicates the awardee’s status as a small business was a factor in award. Technical specifications reference multiple military and federal standards including MIL-DTL-226G, CID A-A-59591A, and engineering drawing 2257