SPACER, RING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded WHITMER INDUSTRIES LLC, with CAGE code 14N53, a firm fixed-price contract valued at $1,657.50 for the delivery of 130 units of a SPACER, RING identified by NSN 5365016054257. The contract was awarded on July 20, 2026, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-404S and is governed by FAR and DFARS regulations. Delivery is required at the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB Origin terms meaning the government assumes responsibility for transportation costs and risk of loss once the item leaves the contractor’s facility. Performance must be completed within 169 days after award, and all shipments must comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, with packaging conforming to ASTM D3951 and DLA RP001 palletization standards, though the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersedes any conflicting standards. The contract includes a comprehensive set of clauses addressing compliance with employment equity, trafficking prevention, eligibility verification, environmental safety, cybersecurity, and export controls. Key provisions require adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on acquiring telecommunications equipment from specified foreign entities. The contractor must submit electronic payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow, with invoicing procedures dictated by DFARS 252.232-7003 and 252.232-7006. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, performed by the government using MIL-STD-1916 sampling criteria with strict acceptance levels: AQL 0.1 for critical attributes. Hazardous materials require proper labeling under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and submission of Material Safety Data Sheets. The contractor must also provide an ocean transportation representation if applicable, and comply with ethical and whistleblower protections, including notification of employee rights and restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials. All deliverables must be accurately documented, with no formal attachments listed but multiple compliance documents—including bills of lading, hazard warning labels, and receiving reports—required under specific clauses.