JOINT HARDWARE KIT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to AEF-PERFORMANCE LLC (CAGE 66618) for the procurement of one Joint Hardware Kit (NSN 7021016765584) at a total price of $1,684.00, with delivery required by October 13, 2026, to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Beach Division in Florida. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE8EN-26-T-1976, is structured as a single line item with no options or quantity variances, and payment is processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using iRAPT. The contractor must comply with strict packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, RP001 for DLA palletization, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, with all items to be marked with the TCN N00024612710PC. Preservation requires clean and dry handling using moisture-resistant fiber wrap, with no cushioning or preservation materials. The contract requires adherence to multiple federal and defense regulations, including clauses on veteran employment reporting and sustainable products, and imposes cybersecurity obligations under CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and safeguarding of Covered Defense Information. Subcontracting for commercial products must comply with specific DFARS provisions, and all deliverables are subject to government inspection and acceptance at the destination. The awardee must register and operate within WAWF for invoicing and receiving report submissions, with payment administered by DFAS. While the contractor’s size status and socioeconomic certifications are not disclosed, the absence of affirmative representations leaves critical compliance details unverified. No contract administration points of contact are listed, and the award basis is strictly competitive pricing among technically acceptable offers.