PLATE, METAL

The contract awarded to METCO ENGINEERING CORP under contract number SPE8E926P0949 originated from solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-2235 and was issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through its Troop Support, Construction & Equipment MRO SVC I office in Philadelphia, PA. Although the original line item for a metal plate (NSN 9535014313167) was initially priced at $107,833.44, it was subsequently canceled via modification 97X4930, resulting in a contract value of $0.00, indicating no financial obligation remains. Performance is to occur at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with FOB ORIGIN terms applying under the First Destination Transportation Program, meaning the Government arranges and pays for transportation. Delivery is governed by strict compliance with MIL-STD-129R(3) for marking and packaging, ASTM B660 for preservation and packaging codes Z and ZZ, and MIL-STD-2073-1E for overall military packaging standards. Each unit must carry continuous identification including NSN, specification, grade, alloy, manufacturer, heat and lot numbers, dimensions, and contract details. The sole deliverable, though financially canceled, was subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination by the Government under FAR 52.246-2, with quality standards enforced through QAP 13873 and RQ006 requirements. Contractors must be registered in WAWF and submit all invoices electronically via web, EDI, or FTP, adhering strictly to DFARS 252.232-7006. The contract incorporates numerous clauses including cybersecurity safeguards under 252.204-7012 with deviation 2024-00013, trafficking in persons compliance, labor equal opportunity provisions, hazardous material handling under 252.223-7001, counterfeit part avoidance, source control for electronic parts, and safeguarding government work product. All representations and certifications required under Section K must be completed by the contractor but were not provided in the documentation. The contract type is inferred as firm-fixed-price, though no explicit label appears. Despite being a cancellation, the administrative and compliance infrastructure remains active, including ongoing obligations around cybersecurity, reporting, quality assurance, and packaging, with all personnel subject to