PLATE, METAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded HURLEN CORPORATION, with CAGE code 1JT69, a fixed-price contract valued at $1,995.29 for one unit of a metal plate, NSN 9515002243088, under solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-1909. The contract was awarded on July 28, 2026, with delivery required no later than January 18, 2027, and an initial delivery target of November 23, 2026. Performance is to occur at the DDSP New Cumberland Facility located at 2083 Normandy Drive, Door 113 to 134, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002, under FOB Origin terms, requiring the contractor to include all freight costs to a U.S. point of delivery. The item must be packaged and marked in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including preservation method ZZ and special marking codes per ASTM A700, with all units bearing continuous identification elements such as DLA contract number, NSN, specification, manufacturer details, and dimensions using stamped or stenciled markings. Adhesive labels are permitted for certain configurations, and all hazardous materials must be labeled according to 29 CFR 1910.1200, with mercury strictly prohibited except in approved batteries or lamps per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, including NIST SP 800-171 assessments and safeguarding of covered defense information, export controls, electronic payment submission via WAWF, subcontracting for commercial products, and prohibitions on acquiring equipment from Chinese military companies or using hexavalent chromium. Inspections and acceptance are conducted by the Government at the destination, and invoicing must follow WAWF procedures with appropriate document types based on item classification. The solicitation included no formal evaluation factors or attached documents, and pricing data was not disclosed in the original solicitation. The contractor is required to represent its small business status and comply with all certification requirements, including submission of UEIs and CAGE codes for joint ventures. The only special contractual requirement in Section H is the mandatory hazardous materials labeling under 252.223