PLUG, END CHAMBER

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to VERTICAL SOLUTIONS INC, with CAGE code 86BR3, for the procurement of one unit of PLUG, END CHAMBER, identified by NSN 4730011440056 and purchase requisition 7017369711. The contract was awarded on July 14, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M0-26-T-9878, with a total contract value of $615.00, delivered under FOB ORIGIN terms, requiring shipment within five days of award to the Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA. The contract incorporates extensiveFederal Acquisition Regulation clauses including mandatory provisions on equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards, export control, and prohibitions on acquisition of equipment from certain foreign entities. Numerous clauses apply with deviations approved under 2026-00038 and 2026-O0025, primarily updating compliance requirements to align with current DoD standards. Packaging and marking must fully comply with MIL-STD-129 for shipment labeling and barcoding, with ASTM D3951 and DLA Master List standards governing material packaging and palletization, while no specific preservation methods are mandated beyond implied environmental controls. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by MIL-STD-1916 sampling protocols with AQL levels of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects. Invoicing is exclusively processed through the WAWF system, with payment administered via DoDAAC codes managed by the contracting office. The contractor must maintain compliance with cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 assessments and safeguarding defense information per DFARS 252.204-7012, and adhere to hazardous materials labeling obligations under 252.223-7001, including submission of MSDS data for any unlisted hazardous content. Although the solicitation references small business representational requirements and socioeconomic status disclosures in Section K, no specific set-aside designation was applied. The contractor is obligated to meet all documentation and reporting mandates through the System for Award Management, and must comply with electronic submission and payment protocols as outlined in the contract’s administrative and technical provisions.