SPACER, SLEEVE

The contract, awarded to SPEC TECH USA INC with CAGE code 3LRU1, is for the procurement of 100 units of a spacer/sleeve identified by NSN 5365016536539 and part number NAS42HT4A-46 under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-07SP, with an award date of July 24, 2026, and a total contract price of $1,040.00. Performance is required at Fort Rucker, Alabama, with delivery FOB origin and a required delivery date of June 15, 2026. The contract is governed by a fixed-price structure under simplified acquisition procedures, with comprehensive compliance requirements for packaging, marking, and inspection. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001, with palletization, unit containers, and preservation methods strictly defined; marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, including mandatory barcoding and hazard communication labels per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inspection and acceptance by the Government at origin are mandated under FAR 52.246-2, using zero-defect sampling plans based on MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with quality assurance tied to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. The contract incorporates a broad set of regulatory and cybersecurity clauses aligned with federal and Department of Defense mandates, including safeguarding covered defense information per 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 requirements per 252.240-7997, and prohibitions on prohibited telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018. Cyber incident reporting, whistleblower protections, and restrictions on confidential gag orders are enforced through clauses such as 52.203-19 and 252.203-7002. Invoicing is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required per FAR 52.232-40. The contractor must maintain current representations in SAM.gov, including Size and Socioeconomic status, and disclose any joint ventures or covered telecommunications equipment. The