LOCK, INDICATOR

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a $349,999.99 indefinite-delivery contract to C.E.W. Research, Inc. under solicitation SPE4A7-26-R-X893 for the supply of one line item: LOCK, INDICATOR (NSN 1560-01-005-0659), with a guaranteed minimum annual order of 370 units and a five-year base period. The contract is structured as an IDIQ with no options, and delivery must be completed within 140 days after the award date of July 27, 2026, on an FOB Destination basis to a government-designated consignee. The contract is set aside for small businesses, with specific clauses affirming compliance through deviations, including FAR 52.219-6 and 52.219-28 ALT1, requiring ongoing representation of small business status. Performance requires strict adherence to MIL-STD-129 for all packaging, marking, and barcoding, with external containers labeled “Product Verification Test Samples - Do Not Post to Stock,” along with contract and lot numbers. Hazardous materials must comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and FED-STD-313, and all shipments must be tracked via the DLA Automated Records Traceability (DART) database. The contract includes DPAS priority rating, mandating prioritized performance under national defense requirements, and requires compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity, including submission of a self-assessment score. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 and attribute-specific AQLs. Payment is exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow, with prompt payment and electronic funds transfer enforced, including accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contractor must maintain a government-approved inspection system, submit all required documentation electronically, and ensure supply chain traceability through Vendor Shipment Module compliance. Cybersecurity obligations extend to safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, while antiterrorism training and hazard labeling are mandatory. The contract does not include specification of COR, COTR, or payment office details, which must be inserted per clause, and no formal list of attachments was provided, though compliance with referenced standards such as RP001 and ASTM D3951