TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M426V4942 to CNS CO LLC (CAGE 8H1S2) for a single line item: TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL (NSN 4710016802280), with a total contract value of $243.99, awarded on July 30, 2026. The solicitation, SPE7M4-26-T-286E, was processed under a simplified acquisition framework, with delivery required to Fort Hood, Texas, under FOB Destination terms, and performance governed by a firm-fixed-price structure. The contract mandates strict compliance with DLA packaging standards, including ASTM D3951 and RP001 for palletization, and requires all items to be marked and labeled per MIL-STD-129 with standardized barcoding for tracking and receipt. Payment must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and invoicing procedures align with DFARS 252.232-7006, with the Defense Department’s DoDAAC system managing administrative and financial routing. Inspection and acceptance occur at the point of delivery by government personnel, with quality assurance governed by FAR 52.246-2 and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses to address cybersecurity, ethical compliance, supply chain integrity, and environmental responsibility. Key requirements include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, mandatory cyber incident reporting within 72 hours, and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997 for system security assessments. Prohibitions on the use of covered telecommunications equipment from sanctioned entities, handling of hazardous materials with submission of Safety Data Sheets, and the use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport are strictly enforced. Ethical obligations include whistleblower protections, restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials, and requirements to inform employees of their rights. The contractor must also comply with employment verification, anti-trafficking, and sustainable product provisions, alongside a deviation-based implementation of several FAR clauses to align with current DLA policy adjustments. No options, subcontracting tiers, or additional line items are included, and the procurement is classified as a