RETAINER, PACKING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price contract to VC DISPLAYS, INC. (CAGE 4AGF5) for the procurement of 577 units of RETAINER, PACKING (NSN 5330-01-520-9204), with an overall contract value of $2,175.29. The award was made under solicitation SPE7L3-26-Q-1177 on July 29, 2026, with delivery required within 90 days of award to the DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB, OK. The contract is governed by strict packaging, preservation, and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific requirements outlined in DLA documentation such as RP001 and RP003. Packaging must be in dry conditions with no preservation or cushioning materials, using a box unit container marked per MIL-STD-129 and labeled with a Quick Release Code (QRC) for each unit and shipping container. Traceability documentation must be uploaded to DART, and all items must comply with FAA airworthiness standards, evidenced by proper FAA Form 8130-3 certification. The contract includes clauses mandating employment reporting on veterans, sustainable product usage, and subcontractor compliance for commercial products, all modified by deviations dated February 2026. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, with the government responsible for final evaluation using sampling standards such as MIL-STD-1916 and MIL-STD-105, requiring zero non-conformances. The contractor must use WAWF for invoicing and retain supply chain traceability records as required by attachments RQ018 and RQ019. The award was based on best value to the government using a trade-off process evaluating past performance, offered delivery, and price, without formal weights or risk ratings. No pricing details were filled in Section B, and while the CAGE code is confirmed, no socioeconomic status, UEI, or affirmative certifications were provided in the offeror's responses. Security requirements under DFARS 252.204-7016/7017 and prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations under FAR 52.209-10 also apply. No contract options, key personnel, or security clearance requirements are included