RETAINER, HELICAL CO

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC, a firm fixed-price purchase order dated July 14, 2026, for one helical retainer with NSN 5340-01-723-8941 at a total cost of $3,900.00. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-465G and assigned CAGE code 78062, is classified as a small business set-aside with no other socioeconomic designations indicated. Delivery is required by August 17, 2027, with partial shipments allowed without penalty, and the item must be shipped FOB origin with government-funded transportation to the delivery point: USS SEAWOLF SSN 21, FPO AP 96678. The contractor’s performance location is in Tucson, Arizona, and any change to this facility requires written approval from the contracting officer. Compliance with stringent packaging and marking standards is mandated, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, RP001 for DLA-specific packaging requirements, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, which requires the explicit statement “Product Verification Test Samples Do Not Post to Stock” along with the contract number and lot/item number. Preservation requires dry desiccant methods under controlled dry climate conditions. All invoices must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and electronic payment instructions are pre-filled in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006. The contract incorporates several FAR and DFARS clauses including employment reports on veterans, sustainable products, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, security restrictions, and subcontracting reporting obligations tied to the small business status. No evaluation factors or source selection criteria are present, consistent with a direct purchase order format. Acceptance occurs at the destination by an authorized government representative, and the item must conform to technical specifications from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. No modifications, options, or additional funding mechanisms are included, and the contract value is fully defined by the single line item.