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Contract SPE4A826P0031 is a firm-fixed-price bilateral agreement awarded by DLA Aviation to The ESAB Group Inc on April 15, 2026, for the procurement of two robotic welding systems manufactured by KC Robotics Inc. The total contract value is $2,074,600.00, which includes a base award of $2,050,000.00 and a subsequent modification, P00001, that added $24,600.00 for performance and payment bonds. The scope of work encompasses the delivery of the welding systems, associated training, technical data, and IUID tagging, with a performance period of 365 calendar days after receipt of order. Delivery is designated as FOB Destination to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The contract mandates strict adherence to military standards for packaging, marking, and preservation, specifically MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-147, and MIL-STD-2073-1. All items must be new and registered in the DoD IUID registry. Invoicing is processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Additionally, the awardee must comply with rigorous cybersecurity requirements, including the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls and the reporting of assessments via the Supplier Performance Risk System. The contract was set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 333517.