PACKING, PREFORMED

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded PCX INC, a small business with status as a Women-Owned Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business, a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $2,213.40 for the delivery of 20 units of packing, preformed (NSN 5330-01-492-6184). The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-082K and awarded on July 20, 2026, requires delivery to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, by October 23, 2026, with FOB origin terms and partial deliveries permitted without additional cost. The contractor must comply with stringent packaging, marking, and handling standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, RP001 for palletization, IP025 for hazardous materials, and NAVSEA 5100-003D for mercury-containing items, which require shockproof containers and secondary containment. Preservation is performed using Method 33 with no preservation material, and UV-sensitive items must be wrapped in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag meeting MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1. The contract mandates use of Wide Area WorkFlow for invoicing and receiving reports, with payment routed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. PCX INC must adhere to security restrictions under DFARS clauses prohibiting covered telecommunications equipment and is subject to requirements under the Employment Reports on Veterans and Sustainable Products clauses, both applied under deviation 2026-O0038. The contractor is responsible for ensuring no mercury is intentionally added to the product and must maintain current SAM registration and comply with ongoing reporting obligations tied to its socioeconomic certifications. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government personnel, with quality assurance governed by FAR 52.246-2 and 52.246-3. A subcontracting plan is required under FAR 19.7 due to the small business status, and all deliveries must meet DLA Master List specifications without variance.