SHIELD, ELECTRONIC C

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M526V6433 to LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC for the procurement of two units of SHIELD, ELECTRONIC C, with a total contract value of $1,074.54. Delivery is required within 20 days after award, with the designated destination being USS NEW JERSEY SSN 796 at FPO AE 09591, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until receipt at the destination. The award, issued on July 30, 2026, stems from Solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-354E under a simplified acquisition process through DIBBS, with no options or extended performance periods specified. The item is identified by NSN 5999015790339 and has a unit price of $537.27. Packaging and preservation must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA RP001 standards, including the use of standard wrapping materials and preservation method 41, while marking and barcoding must conform to MIL-STD-129 with GS1-compliant formats, and all hazardous materials require label compliance under DFARS 252.223-7001 and the Hazard Communication Standard. Inspection and acceptance are performed by the Government at the delivery point using FAR 52.246-2. The contractor is subject to a broad array of federal and defense-specific clauses covering equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguarding including NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding CUI, export control, electronic payment via WAWF, and restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment. Subcontracting provisions for commercial products are subject to deviations, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. The contractor must maintain compliance with hazardous material handling, chemical restrictions including hexavalent chromium, and whistleblower protections. Representations regarding small business status and joint venture participation are required, and disclosure of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services is mandatory if applicable. All submissions were required through the DIBBS portal by August 6, 2026, and no physical or alternative submission methods were permitted. The contract does not include specific key personnel requirements, organizational conflict of interest provisions, or detailed technical specifications beyond