STRAP, RETAINING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to BASIC RUBBER AND PLASTICS CO. (CAGE 6K404) under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-846D for the procurement of 28 units of a retaining strap (NSN 5340016082639) with a total contract value of $800.80, awarded on July 28, 2026. Delivery is required FOB origin to the specified address in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with an actual delivery order window of 249 days from issuance. The contract mandates strict compliance with military packaging and labeling standards, including MIL-STD-129 for shipment markings and barcoding, MIL-STD-130N for permanent U.S. military property identification using Data Matrix codes, and ASTM D3951 for commercial-grade non-hazardous packaging, with hazardous materials subject to additional requirements under FED-STD-313 and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and the contractor is subject to federal cost and payment oversight including accelerated payments for small business subcontractors and provisions preventing unauthorized obligations. The contract includes a comprehensive set of regulatory and compliance clauses, particularly relating to cybersecurity, labor, and supply chain integrity. Cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered defense information are enforced through multiple far and DFARS clauses, with mandatory compliance for systems handling controlled unclassified information. The contractor must also adhere to trafficking in persons prohibitions, employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity obligations for workers with disabilities, and sustainable product standards. Special provisions prohibit the use of hexavalent chromium, impose ocean transportation restrictions requiring use of U.S.-flag vessels absent waiver, and restrict compensation of former DoD officials. The contract is classified under a simplified acquisition procedure under FAR 52.213-4, and while the specific contract type (e.g., FFP) was left for administrative completion, multiple evaluation factors including price preference for HUBZone small businesses, Buy American Act compliance, and Berry Amendment adherence were incorporated. The awardee is required to maintain current representations in SAM, including size status and socioeconomic certifications, and to flow down applicable clauses to any subcontractors.