59--SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded LKD AEROSPACE, LLC under contract SPE7M826P2149 for the supply of 78 thermostatic switches NSN 5930009373577 at a fixed price of $2,808.00 per unit, resulting in a total contract value of $219,024.00. The award was issued on July 21, 2026, with a single delivery scheduled for August 25, 2027, to be made FOB ORIGIN to the designated government receiving location in Tracy, California. The procurement originated from solicitation SPE7M8-26-T-4053 and is classified under NAICS code 335313 for electrical equipment manufacturing. Contract performance must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards mandated by MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including explicit labeling that identifies the items as “Product Verification Test Samples - Do Not Post to Stock,” along with mandatory barcoding compliant with GS1 and UDI standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR clause 52.246-2, with acceptance criteria requiring zero non-conformances for critical and major attributes under MIL-STD-1916 sampling procedures. The contract incorporates extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses governing payment, subcontracting, ethics, cybersecurity, and compliance. Payment is processed electronically through WAWF using the Department of Defense Activity Address Code system, with terms for prompt payment and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors included. The contractor is bound by requirements related to the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, prohibitions on products from Kaspersky Lab and ByteDance, and safeguarding of controlled unclassified information under 52.204-21, with alternate I implemented. Compliance with whistleblower protections, contractor code of conduct, and internal confidentiality prohibitions is mandatory. While no options or quantity flexibility exist, the contract includes the Defense Priorities and Allocations System clause to prioritize performance for national defense needs. Representations via SAM, including small business status and Unique Entity ID verification, are required, and all documentation must align with government inspection protocols and shipping instructions without special preservation beyond standard packaging codes.