RING, PISTON

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm fixed-price contract to STAVER HYDRAULICS CO., INC. (CAGE 7H973), doing business as LEHIGH GASKET, for the supply of 11 piston rings (NSN 4310-01-732-1133) at a total value of $707.52. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-134A and executed on July 13, 2026, is a single-line-item order with no options or quantity variance permitted. Delivery is required within 90 days of the delivery order release, with FOB origin terms placing title and transportation cost responsibility on the government, and shipments must be sent to 514 Hamby Place, Bldg 90639, Hurlburst Field, FL 32544. The contractor must comply with stringent packaging and labeling standards including ASTM D3951, DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, RP001 for palletization, and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and Data Matrix barcode requirement. Invoicing is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using electronic submission protocols, with payment processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service using code SL4701 and remitting to Columbus, Ohio. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to payment, small business utilization, labor compliance including paid sick leave and minimum wage under Executive Order 14026, veteran and disabled worker protections, trafficking in persons, sustainable procurement, export control, antiterrorism training, and supply chain security. The contractor has self-certified as a small business in SAM.gov, and the award triggers reporting obligations under clauses covering ocean transportation certification and affirmative representations. Performance is subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination by the government under FAR 52.246-2, with priority adherence to Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated order requirements. Contract administration is managed by Megan Palovchik and Mellandra Moffat, with no designated COR or COTR identified.