SEAL, NONMETALLIC CH

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to RUTA SUPPLIES INC (CAGE 0NJT4), a small business, for the procurement of two nonmetallic channel seals (NSN 5330-01-678-9228) at a total price of $390.96, issued under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-004L and awarded on July 15, 2026. Delivery is required 145 days after the order date, with a scheduled delivery deadline of December 7, 2026, and the items must be shipped FOB origin with government payment responsibility. All supplies must be packaged in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and marked according to MIL-STD-129, including mandatory 2D Data Matrix barcodes for traceability, with additional packaging guidance from DLA’s RP001 requirements. The contract includes preservation method 33 (CLNG/DRY) with no additional preservation or cushioning materials specified. The contractor is obligated to retain supply chain traceability documentation as defined in Clause C03 (Jun 2023) and ensure all items meet inspection standards at the destination, with final acceptance performed by the government under FAR 52.246-2. The contract incorporates numerous Far and DFARS clauses that enforce compliance across ethics, cybersecurity, labor, export controls, and supply chain security. Key provisions include mandatory adherence to the Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on contracting with entities such as Kaspersky Lab or Bytedance/TikTok. The contractor must comply with export control regulations under ITAR/EAR, maintain CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity practices, and avoid restricted materials like certain magnets, tantalum, and tungsten. All invoicing must be submitted exclusively through WAWF, with payment processed via the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contractor is also subject to DPAS priority ratings requiring prioritization of performance, antiterrorism training for personnel, and restrictions on ozone-depleting chemicals. The award recognizes the awardee’s small business status and binds the contractor to affirmative representations including small business subcontracting plan obligations if applicable, along with compliance with prevailing wage rates under Executive Order 14026 and paid sick leave requirements under EO 13706. Contract