TIE DOWN, CARGO, VEHI

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded PECK & HALE, LLC a firm-fixed-price delivery order valued at $110,085.00 for 123 units of cargo tie-downs for vehicles, identified by NSN 3990016122550, under solicitation SPE8EF-26-T-1164, with an award date of July 21, 2026. The contract requires delivery within 300 days of the order date, with FOB destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until the items reach the designated delivery point, which is specified in the scheduling details and not listed on the contract face. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with preservation specified as clean and dry, and all units palletized and labeled per DLA’s RP001 requirements, including mandatory barcode labeling for traceability through Defense Logistics Agency systems. The contractor must submit an ocean bill of lading with ten specified data elements, a final invoice representation confirming sea transport, and documentation demonstrating diligent efforts to secure U.S.-flag vessels, consistent with Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels provisions. Compliance with federal acquisition regulations is extensive and includes clauses covering supply chain security, veteran and disability equal opportunity, combating trafficking in persons, prevailing wage requirements under Executive Order 14026, paid sick leave, privacy and cybersecurity training, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on contracting with entities associated with Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, or unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities. The contract incorporates stringent cybersecurity requirements under FAR 52.204-21 and DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating NIST SP 800-171 controls for safeguarding covered defense information. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System authorizes the contractor to prioritize performance, with full compliance required. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the contractor responsible for inspection per FAR 52.246-1 and 52.246-2, and the Government responsible for final acceptance. The contractor must maintain current representations in SAM, including UEI and CAGE codes, and adhere to small business utilization and subcontracting guidelines. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, with remittance handled by