TUBE, COOL, RESPIRATO

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded MAXA BEAM SEARCHLIGHTS, INC. (CAGE 02JL5) a fixed-price contract valued at $5,957.00 for the delivery of 23 units of the respirator cooling tube (NSN 4240-01-434-8274), with delivery required by June 30, 2026, under solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-3572. The contract is FOB destination, with performance taking place at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, and the contractor is responsible for all transportation costs and risks until delivery. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E (Level B, Packaging Code Q) and MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and compliance with hazardous materials labeling standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200, while prohibiting the use of plastics for cushioning or dunnage where permitted. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, governed by FAR 52.246-1 and DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), adhering to DFARS clauses for electronic payment requests and receiving reports. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing compliance with sustainable procurement, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, hazardous material safety, cybersecurity requirements per NIST SP 800-171, export controls, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and procurement from communist Chinese military companies. The contractor must submit Safety Data Sheets per Federal Standard No. 313, provide hazard warning labels and MSDS for all applicable hazardous materials prior to award, and ensure compliance with transportation regulations requiring U.S.-flag vessels unless waived. The award reflects a small business set-aside with representation under FAR 52.219-28, and the contractor is required to maintain current SAM registration and provide a Unique Entity ID. There is no mention of subcontracting options, contract modifications, extension clauses, or security clearance requirements, and the contract contains no attachments or formal evaluation criteria beyond the awarded line item.