PIN, STRAIGHT, HEADLE

The contract awarded to KAREN CARLISLE (CAGE 8A1E8) under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-05JM by the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense, is for the procurement of two straight headless pins identified by NSN 5315015523845, with a total contract value of $100.00 and an award date of July 20, 2026. The delivery is required within 20 days after the award date, with an original delivery target of July 7, 2026, and performance is to be completed at FPO 09532 under FOB Origin terms despite the solicitation referencing FOB Destination due to its inclusion in the First Destination Transportation program. The item is subject to strict packaging and marking standards per RP001, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation codes and the prohibition of mercury or mercury compounds in all packaging and marking processes. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination using zero-based sampling plans, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II or AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0, respectively, and acceptance requires zero non-conformances under applicable standards. The contract incorporates a broad array of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing compliance with labor, environmental, cybersecurity, and procurement integrity standards, including prohibitions on trafficking, hexavalent chromium, and mandatory arbitration agreements, as well as requirements for electronic payment submission via WAWF, NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment, and export control compliance. Deviations to several clauses including Changes-Fixed Price, Subcontracts for Commercial Products, and NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements were authorized under specific DOD deviations. The contract is subject to the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, mandates SAM representation validation, and applies to a HUBZone price evaluation preference. Subcontracting is permitted under commercial items clauses with prescribed documentation and reporting obligations. Payment processing must comply with WAWF procedures, requiring separate or combined invoice and receiving report submissions in strict alignment with DFARS Appendix F, and the contracting officer is reachable via Samantha Hopkins at DLA Aviation. Despite the low dollar value, the award supports a defense logistics need with full regulatory compliance, quality assurance