HELMET, WELDER'S

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to MADISON ELECTRIC CO (CAGE 073S2) for the procurement of 17 welder’s helmets (NSN 4240016845776) at a unit price of $497.75, resulting in a total contract value of $8,461.75. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-1981 and awarded on July 21, 2026, is a single-line-item delivery order placed through the simplified acquisition process. Delivery must be completed by September 8, 2026, with FOB origin terms placing payment responsibility on the government. The sole delivery point is the DLA Troop Support warehouse at 25600 S Chrisman Road, Tracy, CA 95304-5000. All items must comply with MIL-STD-129 for packaging, labeling, and barcoding including Data Matrix codes, while hazardous materials must adhere to FED-STD-313 and TQ IP025, and non-hazardous items follow ASTM D3951 unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Labeling must include government shipping addresses and comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, subject to exemptions under federal acts like FIFRA and TSCA. The contract mandates electronic invoicing exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by authorized government representatives. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal and defense-specific clauses addressing cybersecurity, supply chain risk, subcontracting, and compliance. Key clauses include 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, 52.240-93 for basic safeguarding of information systems, and 252.204-7018 prohibiting the use of covered telecommunications equipment deemed national security risks. Deviations from standard clauses are approved under deviations 2026-00015, 2026-00025, and 2026-00038. The contractor must adhere to NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements and notify the government of potential safety issues. The contract also imposes