SHIPPING AND STORAG

The contract awarded to BEAM DISTRIBUTING, INC. under solicitation SPE8ED-26-T-1118 is a simplified acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency for SHIPPING AND STORAG services, with a total value of $38,250.00, awarded on July 28, 2026. The contract involves the delivery of 102 units of plastic polypropylene, NSN 8145015409697, with a required delivery date of November 2, 2026, and an original performance deadline of April 21, 2027. Delivery is FOB Origin, with the final destination being the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, while labeling and marking comply strictly with MIL-STD-129 including barcoding and hazard-specific indicators. Hazardous materials, if any, must be documented with Safety Data Sheets prior to award, labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and reported through contractual hazard listings, with compliance monitored under DFARS clause 252.223-7001. The contract includes standard FAR and DFARS clauses addressing equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, cybersecurity safeguards, sustainable products, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on foreign telecommunications equipment, with specific alternates applied for contract type and small business representation. Invoicing is mandated through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all submissions must be electronic via DIBBS, with no physical submissions permitted. The offeror represented as a small business concern under NAICS 493190 and must affirm its entity identity via UEI and CAGE code, particularly if providing equipment or services tied to restricted defense telecommunications. No formal section M evaluation factors are provided, suggesting a lowest price technically acceptable approach typical for simplified acquisitions. The contractor is responsible for full compliance with packaging, hazard, and cybersecurity standards, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination by government personnel, and any deviations or material changes must be immediately reported to the contracting officer.