TAPE, INSULATION, ELECTRICAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded TNL SALES LLC CAGE 1XLG2 a sole-source contract valued at $312.15 for one unit of electrical insulation tape with NSN 5970015885080 under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-576C. The contract was awarded on July 22, 2026, with delivery required by July 9, 2026, and a 20-day performance window from the award date. Performance is to occur at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, with FOB Origin terms governing pricing and delivery obligations. The item must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, including a Type II shelf life code for an 18-month shelf life. Packaging requires clean, dry preservation with no additional materials, cushioning, or wrapping. Acceptance and inspection are performed at origin by the Government using MIL-STD-1916 or MIL-STD-105 sampling standards, with zero non-conformances required for critical items. The contract includes mandatory clauses from FAR and DFARS, including automation of small business subcontractor payments, safeguarding of federal information systems, cyber incident reporting, and prohibition on acquiring certain telecommunications equipment. Significant deviations from standard clauses apply across multiple sections, particularly for information systems security, contract changes, and subcontracting. Maritime transportation, if utilized, must use U.S.-flag vessels, with strict waiver procedures requiring 45-day advance notice and detailed documentation of due diligence, followed by submission of ocean bills of lading and certification on invoices indicating vessel compliance. Hazardous material handling is tightly regulated, requiring pre-award submission of Safety Data Sheets and hazard labels aligned with OSHA standards, with mandatory updates throughout performance. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contract includes provisions for accelerated small business payments, electronic payment submissions, and enforcement against unauthorized obligations. No formal attachments or evaluation factors were listed, but the contract structure implies a Low-Price Technically Acceptable award method. The contractor must maintain current representations in SAM, including small business status and UEI, and comply with all DoD reporting, cybersecurity, and supplier risk notification requirements.