SENSING ELEMENT, FIR

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4AC26P0168 to IBP CONSULTING, INC. (CAGE 6DNG3), a small business, for the supply of a single line item—SENSING ELEMENT, FIR (NSN 6340-01-471-2595)—at a firm fixed price of $56,740.00. The contract was issued on July 15, 2026, with delivery due by August 6, 2026, under FOB Destination terms at 107 Avenida de la Estrella, Ste 101, San Clemente, CA 92672-1723. The acquisition is classified as a Sole Source, Fixed-Price contract under simplified acquisition procedures, with no options or quantity variances permitted. Payment is mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with remittance directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, under accounting code 97X4930 5CBX 001 2620 S33189. The contract incorporates an extensive array of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including requirements for small business utilization, equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, combating human trafficking, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, and minimum wage compliance under EO 14026. Cybersecurity obligations are enforced via DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, 252.204-7024 for NIST SP 800-171 assessments, and 52.240-91 for security prohibitions. The contract is designated as a DPAS-rated order, requiring priority performance under national defense priorities. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with compliance through the Vendor Shipment Module. Inspections and acceptance occur at the destination point, with zero non-conformances required for critical attributes under MIL-STD-1916 sampling standards. The contractor is subject to ongoing reporting obligations for small business subcontracting, whistleblower protections, antiterrorism training, and restrictions on the use of certain foreign-made equipment and services. All representations confirm small business status, with no