17--SHAFT,FLEXIBLE DRIV

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC. a firm fixed price contract valued at $44,639.82 for the procurement of 18 units of a flexible drive shaft (NSN 1730-01-084-2055), with delivery required by April 16, 2027. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE8EF-26-T-1234 and awarded on July 17, 2026, specifies FOB origin terms with government-paid transportation to the delivery point at W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN in Tracy, California. The awardee, designated as a small business, must comply with a suite of federal regulations including FAR and DFARS clauses, particularly those mandating electronic invoicing via WAWF, adherence to MIL-STD-129 for labeling, and packaging conforming to ASTM D3951 and DLA Master List requirements. The contract incorporates deviations that modify standard clauses, including employment reporting for veterans and sustainable product procurement, both under deviation 2026-O0038, and subcontracting rules under deviation 2026-O0015. Cybersecurity requirements include CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 due to handling of covered defense information, alongside a prohibition on sourcing hardware or software from Kaspersky Lab or other designated covered entities. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government serving as the sole authority for final acceptance, and the contract prohibits any variation in quantity. Performance obligations extend beyond delivery to include documentation, cybersecurity compliance, and adherence to the Buy American Act, with no options or modifications permitted unless formally issued. The point of contact for administrative matters is Mamie Cook at DLA, though no designated COR, COTR, or PCO is named.