53--STRAP,WEBBING

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded I. M. Manufacturing, Corp. (CAGE 177A7) a contract valued at $350,000 for the supply of webbing straps identified by NSN 5340013788649, with an estimated annual quantity of 40 units and a guaranteed minimum of 6 units. The award, issued under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8536 and posted on DIBBS on July 28, 2026, is structured as a unilateral indefinite delivery contract for a one-year period below the simplified acquisition threshold, with deliveries required FOB origin within the continental United States and a 127-day delivery timeline. The item must conform to detailed technical specifications outlined in multiple revisions of referenced drawings and comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including packaging standards per RP001, MIL-STD-129 for marking, MIL-STD-130N for military property identification, and ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous commercial packaging, with hazardous materials governed by FED-STD-313 and TQ requirement IP025. Quality assurance mandates a manufacturer inspection system meeting SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003, with sampling conducted per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 using zero non-conformance acceptance criteria. The contract requires strict adherence to cybersecurity and data handling protocols including DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements with deviation 2026-O0025, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment, and compliance with export control directives mandating an approved JCP certification and completion of DLA-specific training for access to controlled technical data. The contractor is prohibited from using additive manufacturing for any components and must submit electronic payment requests and receiving reports through WAWF, with invoicing tied to the contract award details. All representations regarding business size, small business status, SAM compliance, and compliance with ethical and labor protections including whistleblower rights, mandatory arbitration restrictions, and prior DoD official compensation rules are binding, with deviations applied to several FAR clauses effective February 2026. The point of contact for administration is Theodore Misiolek at the D