RING, RETAINING, OPTI

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA – NIGHT VI (CAGE 13567) under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-07GP for the procurement of 30 retaining rings for optical systems, with a total contract value of $516.60. The award was made on July 29, 2026, with a delivery requirement of 97 days after award, targeting a need ship date of October 30, 2026. The item, identified by NSN 5855016867438 and part number PR 7017528533, is to be delivered FOB Origin to the designated facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with the ship-to code W25G1U. Performance obligations are governed by strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129R for labeling and barcoding, requiring clean and dry preservation without protective materials and the inclusion of 2D Data Matrix barcodes on all containers. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and compliance with federal acquisition regulations including inspection at destination by the government under FAR 52.246-2. The contract incorporates numerous clauses addressing compliance, safety, and administrative controls, including prohibitions on the use of hexavalent chromium and toxic materials, restrictions on acquiring items from Communist Chinese military companies, export control obligations, and requirements for safeguarding contractor information systems under NIST SP 800-171 and DOD assessment mandates. The contractor must comply with hazardous material reporting standards, including submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to delivery and advance notification of any radioactive materials. The award includes clauses mandating electronic payment submissions, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and prohibitions on unauthorized obligations. Contract modifications are governed by FAR 52.243-1, with deviations authorized for key clauses including safeguarding, changes, and subcontracting. The contractor is expected to affirm representations regarding unique entity ID, CAGE code, and socioeconomic status through SAM, though specific status certifications are not disclosed. The contract is governed by standard far and dfars provisions for inspection, default, and payment, with no option periods or extensions identified. Point of contact for administrative matters is Emma Garrett of DLA, reachable via email and phone provided