PACKING WITH RETAIN

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded IASA GROUP LLC, a small, disadvantaged, women-owned business with CAGE code 7BM02, a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $2,555.88 for the supply of 4 units of PACKING WITH RETAIN, identified by NSN 5330014308661. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-520U and awarded on July 21, 2026, requires delivery by November 18, 2026, with FOB Origin terms, meaning the contractor bears all costs and risks until the items are loaded at their facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after which the government assumes responsibility for transport to the ultimate destination in Kayseri, Turkey. The item is classified as a Type I shelf-life item with a non-extendable 15-year shelf life, requiring strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards, Level B packaging configuration with BV and D3 containers, and preservation via desiccant drying. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, including special labeling for shelf-life items with manufacturer and expiration dates, and UV-sensitive components must be sealed in medium-duty, opaque, waterproof, greaseproof bags per MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1. Hazard communication and labeling must align with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and MIL-STD-129, and export-controlled status necessitates compliance with 252.225-7048. The contract mandates full compliance with a wide array of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering cybersecurity safeguards, prohibited materials like hexavalent chromium, whistleblower protections, subcontracting transparency, supply chain risk, labor policies, and patent indemnity. Special requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 assessment mandates, and restrictions on using telecommunications equipment from Chinese military companies. Payment will be processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, and contract administration is handled by DCMA Ohio River Valley at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, with Amani Taylor serving as the Contracting Officer. Despite the minimal dollar value, the contract imposes rigorous compliance obligations related to defense logistics, environmental safety, cybersecurity, and export controls.