PIN, SPRING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a $350,000 indefinite delivery purchase order to OHIO ORDNANCE WORKS INC, identified by CAGE code 1V2A7, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-R-XB11, with an award date of July 27, 2026. The contract is for the procurement of PIN, SPRING, identified by NSN 5315-01-033-3889, with an estimated annual demand of 2,440 units over a five-year base period and no options available. Delivery is governed by FOB ORIGIN terms, with the contractor required to complete performance within 376 days after receipt of order, including submission of a first article test within 90 days and final production delivery within 256 days. All items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, incorporating VCI protection and specified interior container codes, and must be marked according to MIL-STD-129 with barcoding and first article labeling. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, with the government retaining authority to approve or reject goods based on compliance with MIL-STD-1916, ISO 9001:2015, and other specified quality standards. The contract mandates adherence to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, including submission of a System Security Plan and reporting of cyber incidents within 72 hours, and enforces Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements through Alternate II of clause 252.225-7001, prohibiting the use of hexavalent chromium and toxic hazardous materials. Invoicing is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payments are processed electronically with required prompt payment discounts, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and electronic funds transfer via SAM. The contractor must affirm its small business status and comply with subcontracting clauses requiring flow-down of key protections including whistleblower rights, labor standards, and sustainability requirements. Deviations from standard FAR clauses are authorized under specific agency deviations, and all contractual obligations are subject to termination for convenience by the government. The award was made through a trade-off source selection process, emphasizing past performance, particularly PPIRS assessments and historical delivery and quality records, as more critical than cost, though cost remains a determining factor in identifying best value.