STOCKINGS, ANTI-EMBO

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded ARS SALES & SERVICES LLC (CAGE 1KA59) a contract valued at $434.00 for the procurement of anti-embolism stockings, identified by NSN 6515011216481, under solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-225Z. The contract specifies two line items totaling seven packages, with each package containing twelve stockings, designed for small regular seamless calf length below the knee, featuring a calf circumference of 9–12 inches, white top color, and yellow toe color, all intended to combat thromboembolism. Delivery is required by July 14, 2026, with a 20-day lead time, FOB destination to USNS COMFORT T AH 20, FPO AE 09566-4008, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination under FAR 52.246-2. Packaging must adhere to commercial standards, RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, and MIL-STD-2073-1E with QUP 001 and preservation method ZZ, while marking must comply with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129 where applicable. Payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area Workflow, with required documentation including invoices and receiving reports in accordance with DFARS guidelines, and the contractor must follow all prescribed administrative controls, including the use of designated DoDAACs referenced in the resulting award. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal acquisition regulation clauses mandating compliance with cybersecurity standards including safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting under 252.204-7012, prohibition on covered defense telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7018, and NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements. Ethical and legal requirements include compliance with the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and prohibitions on trafficking in persons and hazardous material disposal. The contractor must adhere to whistleblower protections, disclosure obligations, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements, while ensuring equal opportunity for workers with disabilities through a deviation-specific clause issued in February 2026. All representations and certifications must be current in SAM, and the contract explicitly excludes small business set-asides. The contractor is also subject to accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and must comply with stringent