HEATER, FLUID, INDUST

Contract SPE8E826V1246 is a firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded on June 18, 2026, by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support to Larkos Packing and Distribution Inc. The contract, valued at $6,360.94, is for the procurement of one industrial fluid heater (NSN 4420013068505, Part Number DE14C9-E3A1). This award was set aside for a small business that is also designated as small disadvantaged and women-owned. The contractor is required to deliver the equipment to the USS Canberra LCS 30 (FPO AP 96694) by October 26, 2026, with shipping terms established as FOB Destination. Compliance with rigorous military standards is mandatory, including MIL-STD-129 for marking, MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, and MIL-E-17555 for the preservation of electronic equipment. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to strict hazardous material labeling and environmental regulations, including the prohibition of hexavalent chromium and specific requirements for U.S.-flag vessel transportation if shipped by sea. Contract administration is managed by James Scaperotto and Eric Groux, with all invoicing and receiving reports mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Final inspection and acceptance of the goods will be conducted by the Government at the destination. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, cybersecurity safeguarding, and supply chain risk management.