RANGE STRIP, 12KNOTS

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to DON ELTHON (CAGE 1TW20) for the procurement of two units of RANGE STRIP, 12KNOTS (NSN 1220005137265) at a unit price of $94.00, resulting in a total contract value of $188.00. The award was issued on July 14, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-096N, with delivery required to Electric Boat Corporation in North Stonington, Connecticut, by August 28, 2026. Delivery terms are FOB ORIGIN with government payment responsibility, and the contractor must ensure full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, including appropriate hazard classifications and 2D Data Matrix barcoding per DoD standards. The item is subject to stringent safety and environmental controls: hexavalent chromium is strictly prohibited, hazardous materials must be documented with current Safety Data Sheets compliant with 29 CFR 1910.1200, and ocean shipments must utilize U.S.-flagged vessels under the Jones Act, with prior notification and certification required. Cybersecurity and data protection obligations are enforced through multiple DFARS clauses, including safeguarding covered defense information, reporting cyber incidents, restricting unauthorized disclosures, prohibiting acquisition of covered telecommunications equipment, and adhering to NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements. The contract mandates employment verification, anti-trafficking measures, equal opportunity compliance, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, all governed by deviations under 2026-00038 and 2026-00025. All invoices must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow, and inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery point by government personnel. The contractor must maintain current SAM registration and comply with all federal regulations relating to hazardous materials, export controls, and contractor reporting.