LINK OVAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L126V9120 to Electric Boat Corporation (CAGE 96169) on May 4, 2026, under Solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-0182 for the procurement of a single line item, LINK OVAL (NSN 5340016539909), with an initial estimated value of $503.80. However, this line item was later fully canceled via Contract Modification P00001 issued on July 14, 2026, rendering the total contract value $0.00. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price under simplified acquisition procedures and requires delivery of the item to the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with origin at the contractor’s facility in Groton, Connecticut. Title and risk of loss transfer at the point of shipment under FOB Origin terms, and payment is to be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow using the designated DoDAAC and remit-to address in Columbus, Ohio. Contract performance is governed by extensive compliance obligations, including adherence to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951 for packaging and labeling, with hazardous materials requiring compliance with TQ Requirement IP025 and applicable federal statutes such as FIFRA and the Hazard Communication Standard. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, with standards defined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over commercial specifications. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity safeguards, subcontracting, patent indemnity, whistleblower rights, foreign purchase restrictions, and supply chain risk, including mandatory NIST SP 800-171 compliance and cyber incident reporting. Representations required under Section K mandate accurate Small Business and socioeconomic status disclosures through SAM, and specific clauses impose conditions on ocean transport documentation and joint venture disclosures. Although no evaluation factors, weights, or award methodology are formally documented, the contract includes provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, prohibitions on unauthorized obligations, and requirements for contractor information system safeguarding. All contractual obligations are subject to ongoing compliance with federal regulations and DLA-specific procedural mandates, despite the cancellation of the original line item.