HEATER, THERMAL RELE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to PRIDE ELECTRONICS INC, a small business with CAGE code 7N929, for the delivery of 13 units of a thermal release heater (NSN 5999005049238) at a total value of $3,887.00, with an award date of July 20, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-188U, is structured as a delivery order likely under an existing blanket agreement, with no options or quantity variances permitted. Delivery is required to be completed by November 17, 2026, with FOB terms set at the DLA Land and Maritime Active Devices Division in Columbus, Ohio, where title and risk of loss transfer to the Government upon arrival. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the destination by Government personnel in accordance with FAR 52.246-2. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, employing drying preservation methods and dry climate control, while labeling and barcoding comply with MIL-STD-129, including special markings indicating “Product Verification Test Samples. Do Not Post to Stock.” All payments must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, with remittances processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using a specific local accounting code. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing cybersecurity, such as safeguarding covered defense information and prohibiting use of certain telecommunications equipment, along with requirements for antiterrorism training, whistleblower rights, small business subcontracting goals, prompt payment incentives, and export control compliance. The contractor is subject to Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) priority ratings, and must maintain compliance with all representations and certifications incorporated by reference, particularly its small business status which triggers associated reporting obligations under FAR 52.219-8. No Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative is identified, and administrative oversight is managed through SPE7M5 with Nicholas Gibble as the local contact. The contract is governed by U.S. law, and all performance and delivery activities must align with government standards for quality, security, and electronic documentation.