SHEET, METAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to HURLEN CORPORATION under solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-1920 for the supply of sheet metal identified by NSN 9515013967991, with a total contract value of $5,562.83 and an award date of July 28, 2026. Performance is governed by a delivery schedule requiring shipment by November 26, 2026, with a need ship date of January 18, 2027, within a 167-day performance window from contract award. Deliveries must be made FOB Origin to DLA Distribution San Diego at 3581 Cummings Road, Building 3581, San Diego, CA 92136-3581, with government inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129R(3) for marking, and ASTM A700 for preservation and labeling, requiring each unit to be clearly marked with the NSN, specification, grade, manufacturer, heat or lot number, and dimensions using waterproof, durable labels. Barcoding must adhere to MIL-STD-129 standards, and special packaging codes Z and ZZ apply as defined in ASTM A700. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR (DFARS) clauses addressing cybersecurity, compliance, and operational protocols. Key cybersecurity requirements include safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012, implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls via 252.240-7997, and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours. The contractor is prohibited from using covered telecommunications equipment from designated foreign vendors under 252.204-7018 and must comply with data safeguarding standards under 252.240-93 and 252.204-7009. Transportation by sea requires notice within three business days of award or prior to shipment departure under 252.247-7023, while accelerated payments to small business subcontractors may be triggered under 52.232-40. The contractor must implement E