LEAK DETECTOR, REFRI

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M426V4626 to UNIWELD PRODUCTS, INC. (CAGE 17941) for the procurement of 31 units of a Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector, including six reaction plates, one flame shield, and one mixer, under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-216N. The total contract value is $961.00, with delivery required to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, no later than December 23, 2026, under FOB Origin terms. The contract is governed by standardized federal acquisition regulations and includes extensive compliance requirements tied to packaging, marking, hazardous materials, cybersecurity, and personnel policies. Packaging must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001 for palletization, with preservation method 10, cold/dry storage, and prohibition of mercury compounds except under specific, contained exceptions outlined in NAVSEA 5100-003D. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129, including mandatory barcoding and hazard labeling compliant with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. All hazardous materials require pre-award submission of safety data sheets and warning labels, and any items with radioactivity above threshold levels must be clearly marked. The contract mandates rigorous adherence to cybersecurity protocols, requiring implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls through DFARS 252.204-7012 and compliance with the Basic Safeguarding of Contractor Information Systems clause. Contractors must report cyber incidents, restrict disclosure of incident data, and avoid use of prohibited telecommunications equipment from covered foreign entities. Compliance with labor and ethical standards is enforced through clauses requiring use of E-Verify for employment eligibility, prohibition of human trafficking, and notification of whistleblower rights. Accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required, and all subcontracting for commercial items must follow FAR 52.244-6. The government will conduct destination inspection under FAR 52.246-2, and all payments must be submitted electronically via WAWF using approved document types. The contract includes numerous flow-down obligations and deviations from standard FAR clauses, all of which are binding upon the contractor. The place of performance is fixed at New Cumberland, PA, with no option periods or volume flexibilities beyond the fixed quantity of 31 units.