MANIFOLD, FLUID COOL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract totaling $12,844.00 to S3 AERODEFENSE LLC, a small business with CAGE code 4GPC1, for the supply of four fluid cooling manifolds identified by NSN 2935-01-238-3717 and part number 14111-19. The contract was issued under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-308G and awarded on July 14, 2026, with delivery required within 20 days after the order date, and FOB origin terms place the contractor’s facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as both the point of delivery and acceptance. The item is classified as a critical application component requiring strict compliance with defense logistics standards, including SAE AS9100 quality management, CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity self-assessment, and adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with palletization guided by DLA RP001, and all units must be marked with the phrase “Product Verification Test Samples - Do Not Post to Stock” alongside the contract and lot numbers. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the contractor’s facility by the Government, with zero non-conformances expected under applicable sampling standards. Invoicing is mandatory through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment will be processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, whistleblower rights, antiterrorism training, export controls, small business utilization, labor standards including prevailing wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, and the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The contractor is required to maintain supply chain traceability, adhere to obsolescence management protocols, and comply with all representations including ocean transportation status. No options, modifications, or additional line items are included, and no contracting officer’s representative is formally designated, with Rekisha Burton identified as the sole point of contact for administrative matters.