PUSH ROD, ENGINE POPPET VALVE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Cummins Inc. (CAGE 04MP1) a delivery order under the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract SPE7LX-21-D-0007 for the supply of a push rod for an engine poppet valve NSN 2815013233298 at a unit price of $111.47, totaling $334.41. The award was issued on July 14, 2026, though the underlying contract has a base period effective from November 12, 2020, with four optional two-year extension periods extending the potential performance period through November 11, 2032. The item is to be delivered to a final military destination in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, under FOB Destination terms for direct delivery orders, while FMS orders require FOB Origin delivery. Packaging and marking must comply with specific traceability requirements including the inclusion of transaction control numbers, identification numbers from shipping forms, and the supplier’s address, with parcel post strictly prohibited. All shipments must be traceable, and the contractor must adhere to the Defense Logistics Agency’s packaging standards despite the absence of explicit MIL-STD references. Compliance with key regulatory clauses is mandatory, including FAR 52.204-19 incorporating representations and certifications, DFARS 252.204-7009 restricting the use of cyber incident information, and DFARS 252.204-7018 prohibiting the acquisition of certain telecommunications equipment. The contract specifies accelerated payments to small business subcontractors under FAR 52.232-40 and requires invoicing exclusively through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) with strict adherence to DFARS 252.232-7006 and DFARS 252.232-7003. Payment is administered by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, with Donald Henline as the local administrative contact. The Defense Contract Management Agency Huntsville oversees inspection and acceptance, which occurs at destination for direct deliveries and at origin for foreign military sales. The contract structure is firm fixed price with an economic price adjustment mechanism applicable annually from 2021 through 2032, governed by DLA procurement guidance. Cummins, Inc. qualified under a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside, and while