RETAINER, PACKING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L326V4410 to Essential Elements Corporation (CAGE 9ZU89) on July 28, 2026, for the procurement of 179 units of Retainer, Packing (NSN 5330004122772) under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-091G, with a total contract value of $289.98. Delivery is required by November 17, 2026, with a need ship date of September 25, 2026, and performance must occur within 77 days after award. Shipment is FOB Destination to the DLA Distribution, DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract is governed by a suite of FAR and DFARS clauses, including 52.213-4 for simplified acquisitions, 52.246-2 for inspection of supplies, 52.249-8 for default, and 52.222-50 and 52.222-54 for combating trafficking and employment eligibility verification, all with deviation 2026-00038 applied. Alternate versions of key clauses such as 52.216-1, 52.227-1, and 52.219-28 are incorporated, with Alternate I of 52.219-28 authorized for use after October 1, 2028. Compliance with packaging and marking standards is mandatory under MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129N, and MIL-STD-130N, with preservation method 33 (CLNG/DRY) and specialized waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bags per MIL-DTL-117 required, particularly for radioactive materials. The item must be free of asbestos and mercury unless exempted per NAVSEA 5100-003D and labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard under DFARS 252.223-7001. Invoicing must be processed via WAWF, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. The awardee is subject to cybersecurity obligations, including NIST SP 800