STARTER, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Cummins Inc. a contract under SPE7LX21D0007 for the supply of electrical engine starters identified by NSN 2920016313582, with a single line item valued at $886.41, representing one unit. This award is part of a broader indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) requirements contract that commenced on November 12, 2020, with a two-year base period and four optional two-year periods, enabling the total contract term to extend through November 11, 2032 should all options be exercised. The estimated total value of the contract ranges from approximately $49.7 million for the base period to $248.7 million if all options are exercised, covering 9,304 National Stock Numbers across a wide range of equipment and components. Delivery orders are issued against this contract, requiring fulfillment under time-definite schedules with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination for direct supply orders and at origin for Foreign Military Sales, with shipping mandated to occur via traceable transport methods and explicit container counts required. Payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, and invoicing must be submitted via the Wide Area Workflow system under strict DFARS compliance. The contract imposes several mandatory compliance requirements including adherence to the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act, necessitating detailed country-of-origin certifications for all delivered items. Cummins Inc. has affirmed compliance with cybersecurity reporting protocols under DFARS 252.204-7009 and the prohibition on using covered telecommunications equipment under DFARS 252.204-7018, in alignment with the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act. Packaging and marking are governed by internal tracking codes including TCN, TP, and SUPP ADD identifiers, though specific standards like MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-130 are not referenced, and no preservation protocols are detailed. The contractor is obligated to follow established subcontracting and small business participation commitments outlined in referenced enclosures, though Cummins is classified as Other Than Small and no socioeconomic set-aside applies. Performance is subject to oversight by DLA Land and Maritime for destination inspections and DCMA Huntsville for origin inspections, with acceptance formally confirmed by authorized government representatives on the SF 1449 form. The contract requires compliance with DPAS ratings, and