59--SWITCH,LIQUID LEVEL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Standard Calibrations Inc. a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $41,970 for the delivery of 15 units of a SWITCH, LIQUID LEVEL (NSN 5930000080547), with a delivery requirement of 230 days after the award date of July 14, 2026, and a final delivery deadline of March 1, 2027. The item is to be shipped FOB Origin to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point under government oversight. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E using CLNG/DRY:1 preservation methods, with corrugated cardboard as the wrap material, and all markings must comply with MIL-STD-129 including barcoding and labeling standards. The contract explicitly prohibits mercury and mercury compounds in packaging and requires hazardous materials to meet 29 CFR 1910.1200 labeling standards, with pre-award submission of hazard warning labels and MSDS documentation for non-exempt items. The contractor must use U.S.-flagged vessels for ocean transport unless a waiver is granted 45 days in advance, and must submit ocean bills of lading and invoicing representations post-shipment. All payments must be made electronically via WAWF, and compliance with a broad range of FAR and DFARS clauses is mandated, including patent indemnity, safeguards for contractor information systems, NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, subcontracting for commercial products, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on acquiring items from Communist Chinese military companies. The award was made under a simplified acquisition process, consistent with a lowest price technically acceptable methodology, with no options or extended quantities specified. The contracting officer’s representative is not named, but administrative support is provided by Jessica Mendoza, and technical inquiries should be directed to Dondiego Boler. The contract includes clauses related to accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, electronic payment submissions, and representations regarding former DoD officials and mandatory arbitration agreements, reflecting comprehensive regulatory and compliance obligations under DoD procurement rules.