TAPE, INSULATION, ELECTRICAL

Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, identified by CAGE code 8Z281, has been awarded a fixed-price indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation SPE4A626F248M by the Defense Logistics Agency, with a total maximum contract value of $350,000.00 for the procurement of electrical insulation tape (NSN 5970009494846). The contract is structured with three identical line items representing different delivery types—CONUS, OCONUS, and FMS—but collectively bound by a single aggregate ceiling, not individual line item limits, and governed by FAR 52.216-22 for indefinite quantities. Delivery orders are issued against the base contract SPE4A626D5697, with the first delivery order dated for completion by July 30, 2026, and performance is centered at the contractor’s facility in Derby, Kansas, where inspection and acceptance by the Government occur prior to shipment under FOB Origin terms. The award is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with the contractor self-certifying as a Women-Owned Small Business, triggering reporting obligations under 13 CFR 127.506 and requiring ongoing SAM.gov representation compliance. The contract mandates strict adherence to military packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with specific preservation requirements classifying the item as clean/dry with no preservation materials, and a storage temperature cap of 37.3°C. All packaging must be palletized per RP001 and labeled with special markings, including “Product Verification Test Samples – Do Not Post to Stock,” alongside mandatory barcoding for traceability. Cybersecurity requirements under 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements are fully incorporated, obligating the contractor to safeguard covered defense information and report incidents. Subcontracting is permitted under FAR 52.244-6 for commercial products and services, and invoicing must be submitted exclusively via WAWF under clause 252.232-7006, with remittance processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contracting officer is Joshua Tuggle, and no COTR is identified. The contract includes standard clauses for termination for convenience, default, changes,