SHOCK ABSORBER, DIRE

GM DEFENSE LLC, identified by CAGE code 97DN1, has been awarded a delivery order under contract SPE7LX26D0066 for the supply of a shock absorber, directed (NSN 2510017279009), with a total contract price of $9,016.72, awarded on July 21, 2026. The acquisition falls under the Defense Logistics Agency, with the NAICS code 336330, and is processed as a commercial items contract under FAR Part 12 via Standard Form 1449. The contract operates under a requirements-type structure with a base period from June 26, 2026, to June 25, 2029, and includes two optional three-year extensions. Deliveries are governed on a per-order basis, with FOB Origin terms and government-paid transportation, with the primary point of performance at GM Defense’s facility in Concord, NC, and final delivery destination at DLA’s New Cumberland, PA facility. The contract mandates strict adherence to military packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129, requiring Data Matrix barcodes with Unique Item Identifiers (UII) for all items, with full specifications detailed in Attachment 3. Quality compliance is enforced through Clause 52.246-11 and other FAR/DFARS requirements, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination by the government. The award was made under a supplier sourcing precedence hierarchy prioritizing Original Component Manufacturers, followed by qualified distributors, with selection based on lowest price among technically acceptable offers, aligning with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Special contract requirements include SURGE AND SUSTAINMENT provisions permitting flexibility in delivery volumes and WARSTOPPER PROGRAM material buffer obligations, along with a unique system maturation clause granting the Contracting Officer unilateral authority to adjust quantities, packaging, and pricing without offering equitable adjustment rights to the contractor. The contractor must continue performance during any negotiation period and is required to use Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for all invoicing, including IUID data submission. The awardee self-certifies as a small business, disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business, triggering associated reporting obligations under FAR 19.14 and DFARS 219.7002, and must comply with