PLUG, TUBE FITTING, T

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded a firm-fixed-price contract, SPE7M426P3675, to Inland Machine Company Inc. on August 11, 2026, for the procurement of 2,631 flared tube plugs (NSN 4730-00-287-0113). The total contract value is $21,048.00, with a unit price of $8.00. The awardee, identified as a small, woman-owned, and small disadvantaged business, must deliver the items to the DLA Distribution Depot Hill in Utah within 180 days after award. The contract is designated as a critical application item, requiring strict adherence to SAE AS5168D and AS4841D specifications and the use of manufacturers listed on the Performance Review Institute's Qualified Manufacturers List or Qualified Products List. The contract mandates rigorous quality and logistics standards, including packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking per MIL-STD-129. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the destination. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Additionally, the award is DPAS rated, authorizing prioritization for national defense production. Compliance is further governed by various FAR and DFARS clauses covering whistleblower protections, cybersecurity, and prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications and software.