TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded ECHELON SUPPLY AND SERVICE, INC. a firm-fixed-price contract totaling $7,788.00 for the procurement of 59 units of a metal tube assembly, CRES-steel, with a 0.375-inch outer diameter and 0.035-inch wall thickness, identified by NSN 4710010311364. The contract was awarded on July 13, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-194X, with delivery due 165 days after the order date at the DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania under FOB Origin terms, where the government assumes responsibility for transportation costs. Performance requirements include strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, RP001 for DLA-specific packaging standards, and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, including use of 2D Data Matrix codes for NSN and lot identification. Preservation methods require Air Envelope drying with no additional preservation or cushioning materials. Hazard communication is governed by OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.1200, with mandatory Safety Data Sheets and labeling per MIL-STD-129, and a complete prohibition on ozone-depleting substances in manufacturing or packaging. All shipments must be transported on U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained, and cybersecurity obligations are enforced through NIST SP 800-171 requirements for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by an authorized government representative using a zero-based sampling plan, with critical attributes requiring an AQL of 0.1 and zero non-conformances mandated. Payment must be submitted exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow using the provided remittance address, and the contracting officer’s representative and administrative details are to be determined from the award documentation. The contractor must flow down key clauses related to trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, supply chain risk, sustainable products, and patent indemnity to subcontractors, and maintain active representations in SAM regarding small business status and joint venture participation. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including ALT I and ALT II of 52.227-1 for authorization and consent, and deviation 2026-00038 for changes, with no options or quantity variances permitted