SHIPPING AND STORAG

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a simplified acquisition contract to SOUTHERN AUTOMOTIVE WHOLESALERS, IN (CAGE 1Y875) for the procurement of one SHIPPING AND STORAGE BOX identified by NSN 8140016934262, with a total contract value of $149.00, awarded on July 21, 2026 under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-565N. The delivery is required within 20 days after delivery order (ADO) to NMCLANT DET OCEANA, BLDG 2005, 211 10TH STREET, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23460-2280, with shipping to be conducted via the fastest traceable means, explicitly prohibiting parcel post. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, but the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence, while palletization must follow RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. All items must be marked and labeled per MIL-STD-129, including hazard communication compliance for any hazardous materials, and radioactive items must also adhere to the latest MIL-STD-129 labeling standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-2, and the manufacturer’s inspection system must meet at minimum SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to SAE AS9003 requirements. The contract is subject to the Buy American Act and DFARS 252.225-7001, requiring domestic sourcing unless non-domestic materials are disclosed. The contractor must comply with a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses including safeguarding covered information systems (52.240-93), NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements (252.240-7997), combating trafficking in persons (52.222-50), employment eligibility verification (52.222-54), sustainable products (52.223-23), and hazardous material identification (52.223-3), all incorporating Deviation 2026-00038 in most instances. The contract includes provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors (52.