PIPE ASSEMBLY, METAL

The contract, awarded on July 16, 2026, to WINDWARD ENTERPRISES, LLC (CAGE 0UKB6), is a delivery order under the indefinite-delivery contract SPE7M425D60GE with a total price of $11,975.00 for five units of a metal pipe assembly identified by NSN 4710015896869 and manufacturer part number T00148-5083. The contract operates under the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division and falls under the NAICS code 332996, indicating a non-major defense acquisition with simplified acquisition procedures. It is structured as an indefinite-delivery contract with a maximum potential value of $250,000, though the awarded delivery order is limited to the stated quantity. Delivery is FOB destination, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the final delivery point, governed by MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, which mandates the use of a 2D Data Matrix bar code and specific labeling per Blocks 1 and 2. The contractor’s facility is located in Ridgeland, SC, while all government payment and administrative functions are managed out of Columbus, OH, with payments processed through WAWF and remitted to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. The contract incorporates a broad range of federal and defense-specific clauses addressing cybersecurity, supply chain security, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, hazardous materials, and sustainable procurement. Key DFARS clauses include 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, 252.204-7020 for NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, 252.204-7018 for prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, and 252.223-7001 for hazardous material labeling in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Contractors are required to submit Material Safety Data Sheets prior to award and update them if material composition changes. The contract includes representations and certifications related to small business status and socioeconomic categories, with compliance contingent on accurate SAM registration. No formal evaluation factors or scoring criteria were specified, indicating a trade-off award based on overall value rather than a lowest price