RECTIFIER AND LEAD

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded CME ARMA, INC. (CAGE 0T0Y2) a fixed-price contract valued at $484.90 for the procurement of 26 units of a Rectifier and Lead Assembly (NSN 2920001143370), with delivery required within 20 days of order placement under FOB Origin terms. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-832Z and awarded on July 27, 2026, was structured as a simplified acquisition with application of multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including deviations under 2026-00038 that modified key provisions such as Type of Contract, System for Award Management Maintenance, and safeguarding requirements. The item is a commercial off-the-shelf product governed by technical data package Rev A Gen 1 and engineering drawing 19207-11646895 Rev A, with compliance mandated under MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 for sampling. Inspection and acceptance occur at the contractor’s facility, with the Government retaining authority to reject nonconforming items. Packaging must follow specified QUP, preservation method 31, cleaning/drying method 1, and use of intermediate and outer containers as defined. The contractor is required to submit hazard warning labels for approval prior to award under DFARS 252.223-7001 and must adhere to cybersecurity safeguards per NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012. Payment must be requested electronically through WAWF, with no invoicing via IPP permitted. The award was made under a small business set-aside, with the contractor representing eligibility under a socioeconomic category, triggering compliance with Small Business Program Representation and other socio-economic clauses. The contract includes provisions for unauthorized obligations, subcontracting of commercial items, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and hazardous substances. Certification of unique entity identifier and CAGE code was required, and representations regarding whistleblower rights, compensation of former DoD officials, and export control were also incorporated. No attachments or detailed pricing data were provided in the award documentation, and the