KNIFE, COMBAT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price delivery order under contract SPE7LX18D0098 to DePaul Industries, a small women-owned business with CAGE code 8T676, for the supply of 1,786 combat knives at a total value of $234,555.38. The award, issued on July 20, 2026, through solicitation SPE7LX26F73R8, specifies delivery of NSN 1095014564457 knives to DLA San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with a delivery date of October 19, 2026, and a customer-requested need-by date of January 12, 2027. Shipping is FOB destination with the contractor responsible for freight costs, and acceptance occurs at the delivery point. The contract incorporates the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) under 15 CFR 700, designating it as a rated order requiring priority performance and adherence to specific scheduling and reporting obligations. Invoice submissions must comply with DFARS 252.232-7003, with payment terms set at Net 30 days, processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. DePaul Industries’ small business and women-owned status are affirmed, triggering compliance with SBA reporting and certification requirements, including accurate payment claims under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. The contract is a transactional delivery order under a broader Federal Supply Schedule, with no mention of options, personnel requirements, or security clearances, and minimal detail on packaging, inspection standards, or technical specifications beyond conformance to contract terms. Contract administration is managed by the DLA Land and Maritime office, with Zachary Schone as the point of contact for administrative matters, and no certification of a contracting officer’s representative is provided. The absence of a formal Section M or detailed Section H indicates an award likely based on lowest price technically acceptable, with no formal evaluation of non-price factors documented.