PADLOCK

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price delivery order under contract SPE7M226D60CV to Independent Hardware Inc, with a total value of $18,240.00 for the procurement of 80 padlocks identified by NSN 5340015292836. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, under a broader indefinite-delivery contract with a maximum ceiling of $350,000.00 for a one-year period, allowing for future orders up to that limit with a minimum order quantity of one unit. Performance is directed to the contractor’s address in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with delivery FOB origin and government payment terms. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2 and MIL-STD-129 for proper marking, which mandates include machine-readable barcodes, contract number, NSN, lot number, and quantity. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using preservation method 10, palletization per DLA’s RP001, and hazardous material standards including IP025 and NAVSEA 5100-003D for mercury containment. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including cybersecurity requirements under 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020, supply chain security prohibitions, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and restrictions on foreign purchases and covered telecommunications equipment. Payment is processed through Wide Area WorkFlow using SL4701 payment code to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contracting officer is Stephen Yam, with no designated COTR or COR identified. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is required and assessed via risk ratings, and the contractor must represent its small business status in accordance with FAR 52.219-28, though no specific socioeconomic certifications are provided in the award notice. All deliveries must meet DLA’s technical and quality requirements as referenced in the DLA Master List.