RING, PISTON

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L526V1276 to CHAND, L.L.C. (CAGE 0D5X4) on July 24, 2026, for the procurement of three piston rings identified by NSN 3040016966710 under solicitation SPE7L5-26-T-4508, with a total contract value of $6,652.62. The delivery is due by January 21, 2027, following a 177-day performance period from the award date, with FOB Destination terms requiring the contractor to assume all transportation costs and risks until the goods reach the specified delivery point: W62G2T, DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN, Tracy, CA. The contract is a fixed-price type with no options or line-item pricing details provided in the document, and payment must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) as mandated by DFARS clauses. Packaging and marking must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and DLA’s RP001 for palletization, with preservation methods specified including preservation method 20, cleaning/drying procedure 1, and preservation material 49. All hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with DFARS 252.223-7001 and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. The contract includes a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses governing employment equity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, cybersecurity, safeguarding of defense information, inspection at destination, default, and subcontract administration. Notably, multiple clauses contain deviation 2026-00038, and the contract references compliance with NIST SP 800-171 through clause 252.240-7997, although a deviation 2026-O0025 applies. The contractor is required to ensure all representations and certifications for small business status, unique entity identification, and compliance with restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment are accurately submitted, though specific socioeconomic self-certifications are not recorded in the award data. Contract administration details such as the contracting officer representative, payment office, and accounting data are referenced as available in the resulting award document, and no formal evaluation factors or