LAMPHOLDER

The U.S. PIONEER, L.L.C. (CAGE 44291) has been awarded a fixed-price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for the supply of 57 lamp holders (NSN 6250-00-153-6481) at a total value of $6,384.00, with delivery required to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, AZ. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-946S and awarded on July 20, 2026, is classified under NAICS code 335132 and includes a small business representation under FAR 52.219-28. All deliverables must comply with rigorous packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging design, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and RF001 for DLA-specific packaging requirements; packaging code U, intermediate container E5, and preservation method 10 are mandated, with strict prohibitions on mercury or mercury compounds. The lamp holders must be marked with the contract number, item number, and the phrase “Product Verification Test Samples - Do Not Post to Stock,” while individual bare items require the contract number, NAWC CAGE code, and part number. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2 and FAR 52.246-11, with the government retaining the authority to reject non-conforming items. The contractor must use WAWF for all invoicing and documentation, including DD Form 250 and material certifications, and adhere to quality management standards aligned with ISO 9001:2015. Special requirements include compliance with cybersecurity protocols under 252.204-7012, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment per 252.204-7018, antiterrorism awareness training, whistleblower protections, and trafficking in persons prevention, alongside obligations under executive orders regarding paid sick leave and employment reporting. The contract includes standard clauses for changes, subcontracts, transportation, and data safeguarding, with no options or varied quantities permitted. Although the period of performance lacks explicit start and end dates, the delivery target is April 19, 2026. The contractor is required to