SLEEVE, PROTECTIVE, H

The contract awarded to KNDS DEFENCE UK LIMITED under contract number SPE7M026P3843, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on July 20, 2026, is for the supply of one line item: 12 protective sleeves for hydraulic hoses, identified by NSN 4720-99-916-0051, at a unit price of $106.48, resulting in a total contract value of $1,277.76. Performance is required at the contractor’s facility in Stockport, United Kingdom, with FOB origin terms, meaning title and risk of loss transfer to the U.S. government upon delivery at the contractor’s site. Delivery must be completed within 112 days after the order date, and inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the origin location. The contract mandates compliance with stringent packaging and marking standards, including ASTM D3951, DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and MIL-STD-129, with specific labeling instructions for Product Verification Test samples. All packages must include proper barcoding and documentation as prescribed, and compliance with hazardous material identification, safety data sheets, and radioactive material notifications is required. The contractor is bound by a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering supply chain security, cybersecurity prohibitions, veteran and disability equal opportunity, anti-human trafficking, electronic invoicing via WAWF, and contract disputes. Alternate versions of several clauses are applied, including Alternate I of the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act and Alternate I of the Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities clause. Environmental, safety, and logistics obligations are reinforced by references to FAR and DFARS provisions, including DPAS rating, hazard communication standards, and U.S.-flag vessel requirements where applicable. The contractor must maintain current registration in SAM.gov and submit invoices electronically through WAWF using approved document types. No option quantities, modifications, or extended performance periods are included, and while socioeconomic and small business status representations are contractually required, no affirmations of such status were documented. Despite the absence of explicit evaluation factors or source selection criteria, the award reflects a single-line item fixed-price delivery order subject to full government oversight and compliance with all applicable federal procurement regulations.