INSULATOR, PLATE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to CUSTOM MATERIALS INC (CAGE 7R020) for the supply of 10 units of INSULATOR, PLATE (NSN 5970016822439) with a total contract value of $700.00, awarded on July 30, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A0-26-T-3201. The performance location is Fort Hood, Texas, with delivery required within five days of an as-directed order, and the FOB term is destination. The contract is procured under simplified acquisition procedures and is subject to automated award processing, strongly implying a lowest price technically acceptable approach. Compliance with stringent military packaging and marking standards is mandatory, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and bar-coding, and DLA’s RP001 for palletization, with no cushioning, wrapping, or preservation materials specified. The item must be marked and delivered in compliance with all applicable hazardous material regulations under 29 CFR 1910.1200, and the contractor is required to submit hazard warning labels prior to award unless exempt. The contract includes numerous statutory and regulatory clauses covering cybersecurity, labor practices, environmental compliance, and supply chain integrity. Key requirements include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 through clauses 52.240-93 and 252.240-7997, certification of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, and compliance with the prohibition on hexavalent chromium and toxic or hazardous materials. Contractors must submit all payment requests via WAWF and adhere to strict inspection and acceptance procedures at the destination point governed by MIL-STD-1916 with zero non-conformances for critical attributes. The contractor is also subject to clauses addressing subcontracting of commercial products, whistleblower rights, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and the prohibition of certain Chinese military company products. All representations and certifications must be accurate, including entity identification via UEI and CAGE codes, size status, and socioeconomic status, with joint venture disclosures required if applicable. The contract mandates strict control over government information through clauses such as 252.204-7012, and prohibits the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment from restricted sources.