KNIFE, COMBAT

The contract awarded to DEFENSE VENTURE HOLDINGS, LLC (CAGE 72B58) under solicitation SPE7L026F5657 is a fixed-price delivery order for 233 combat knives (NSN 1095017061814) with a total value of $47,776.65, issued under the blanket contract SPE7L426D60AR. The award date is July 20, 2026, with delivery mandated to occur by October 13, 2026, at the destination facility located in Tracy, California, under FOB Origin terms with government payment responsibility. The contract operates within an indefinite delivery vehicle with a maximum ceiling of $250,000, allowing for future orders up to that limit, though this delivery order reflects only the initial firm quantity. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for dry preservation and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, including 2D Data Matrix barcodes, special handling labels, and hazardous material declarations. All shipping and storage follow DLA RP001 packaging requirements. The item must be delivered clean and dry, with no special preservation or wrapping materials used. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses governing cybersecurity, supply chain security, labor, and compliance obligations. Key clauses include 252.204-7012 for safeguarding controlled defense information and cyber incident reporting, 52.204-25 and 252.204-7018 prohibiting the acquisition of certain telecommunications equipment, 252.203-7000 and 252.203-7002 addressing former DoD official compensation and whistleblower rights, and 52.222-36 with Alternate I for equal opportunity for workers with disabilities. The contractor is required to submit Material Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous substances and comply fully with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and other applicable federal regulations. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by authorized government representatives, with acceptance contingent upon conformity to contract specifications and referenced military standards. Payment must be processed through WAWF, and the contract includes clauses enabling changes, default remedies, subcontracting oversight, and limitations on