STRAP, TIEDOWN, ELECT

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Madison Electric Co. (CAGE 073S2) a five-year, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract valued at $455,859.34 for the supply of tiedown straps for electrical applications under NSN 5975-00-433-5339. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE4A7-26-R-0516 and awarded on July 20, 2026, has a minimum order quantity of 218 units and a maximum of 1,333 units per delivery order, with an estimated annual volume of 1,333 units. Delivery is required within 49 days after receipt of order, with FOB origin terms assigning risk transfer at the point of shipment while acceptance occurs at the destination. All invoicing and receiving reports must be submitted electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and payment is processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract includes no options and is structured solely as a base period award with a fixed ceiling. The contractor is mandated to comply with stringent cybersecurity requirements under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework, including implementation of safeguards for Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information, annual self-assessments via the Supplier Performance Risk System, reporting of a CMMC Unique Identifier, and flowing down these obligations to all subcontractors at every tier. Transportation by sea must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a formal waiver is obtained at least 45 days in advance, with annual reporting of ocean bills of lading to the Maritime Administration and certification of compliance on final invoices. Packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are governed by an unattached attachment titled “PID, Packaging, and Marking,” referenced but not included in the available documentation. Security prohibitions and exclusions with Alternate I apply, and safeguarding of covered defense information and cyber incident reporting obligations are binding. The contract obligates the contractor to sign the award document, and all administrative and compliance obligations must be fulfilled in accordance with FAR and DFARS provisions, including the use of Standard Form 1449 and adherence to WAWF submission protocols. No socioeconomic set-asides or size statuses were claimed or indicated, and no key personnel or organizational conflict of interest provisions were specified.