TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7M425P5042 to BUCHANANS TUBE BENDING COMPANY INC, identified by CAGE code 2P501, for a total value of $157,508.00 with an award date of July 15, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation number SPE7M425P5042 and modified via Amendment P00003, pertains to the procurement of metal tube assemblies identified by NSN 4710012056659, along with a Government First Article Test requirement. The place of performance is the contractor’s facility in Timonium, Maryland, and the work is administered by DLA Land and Maritime, Maritime Supply Chain, with payment processed through their office in Columbus, Ohio. The contracting officer is Micheal Finken, and the contract is administered by DCMA Mid-Atlantic in Chantilly, Virginia, though no Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative is identified. The contract type is not formally stated but exhibits characteristics of a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement based on the fixed total value and line-item structure. The contract includes the clause FAR 52.222-90 regarding DEI discrimination, effective under deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1, and references FAR 13.302(a) and 12.303(a), indicating use of simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items. No specific quantities, delivery schedules, FOB terms, or detailed pricing per line item are provided. Packaging, marking, preservation, and inspection criteria are not explicitly detailed, though compliance with implied military standards such as MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-2073 is likely expected. The Government First Article Test indicates a requirement for initial quality verification, and acceptance responsibilities lie with the Government through DCMA, though the exact inspection location is unspecified. The NAICS code 332312 classifies the contractor under Tube and Pipe Bending. No socioeconomic certifications, size status, or additional representations were disclosed, and no attachments or continuation sheet details were provided in the available documentation, limiting visibility into full technical specifications or evaluation factors. The contract does not include option periods, and there is no evidence of a competitive bidding evaluation process or award rationale being documented in the available materials.