RUBBER STRIP

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to BASIC RUBBER AND PLASTICS CO. (CAGE 6K404) for the procurement of 692 linear feet of rubber strip identified by NSN 5330011623866, with a total contract value of $733.52, awarded on July 21, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-118A. The procurement is governed by the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 and follows a fixed-price structure with delivery required 98 days after award date, delivered FOB destination to New Cumberland, PA, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and DLA’s RP001, including specific preservation, cushioning, and container requirements, with UV-sensitive items sealed in medium-duty, opaque, waterproof bags per MIL-DTL-117. The contractor must adhere to strict cybersecurity and data protection mandates including NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements and safeguarding covered defense information as outlined in DFARS 252.204-7012, along with compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, requiring disclosure of any non-domestic materials. Contract clauses impose obligations related to combating human trafficking, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, whistleblower protections, prohibitions on mandatory arbitration and certain confidentiality agreements, and restrictions on the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system, requiring the contractor to be registered in SAM and maintain an active electronic business point of contact, with receiving reports and invoices submitted as required under DFARS 252.232-7003. The contractor is subject to ongoing compliance with export controls under ITAR or EAR, hazardous material labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and reporting of potential safety issues. All representations and certifications must be current in SAM, including small business status and exclusion screening, and the contractor must affirm compliance with all applicable federal and defense-specific regulations, including those related to subcontracting, data disclosure, and supply chain integrity.