TUBE, METALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE7M426V4837 to RUDY III, ERNEST (CAGE 1Q494) on July 30, 2026, for the procurement of 27 units of a metallic tube identified by NSN 4710015542602 under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-269R, with a total contract value of $10,773.00. The performance period spans 158 days after award, culminating in delivery to DLA Distribution San Diego at 3581 Cummings Road, Building 3581, San Diego, CA, with FOB Origin terms requiring the contractor to ensure all items meet technical, packaging, and labeling specifications prior to shipment. The item must conform to AMS 4945 titanium alloy standards and drawing NR 96916 Rev A, with inspection and acceptance occurring at origin under FAR 52.246-2 and FAR 52.246-15, supported by a quality system compliant with SAE AS9003 or tailored ISO 9001. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and DLA Master List requirements, with marking strictly following MIL-STD-129 including 2D Data Matrix barcodes, unit of issue, and quantity per unit pack; hazardous material labeling must comply with DFARS 252.223-7001. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of FAR and DFARS clauses related to employment eligibility, equal opportunity, trafficking prevention, sustainable products, cybersecurity, safeguarding of government information, subcontracting, and payment compliance, including critical clauses such as 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and 252.240-7997 for NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements. Electronic invoicing is mandated through Wide Area WorkFlow, with no authorized use of the Invoice Processing Portal or Fast Pay. The awardee is a small business, as indicated by the presence of clause 52.219-28, and is subject to affirmative reporting obligations under Section K regarding UEI and CAGE codes, particularly if involved in covered defense telecommunications equipment. All contractual obligations are governed by fixed-price terms, with deviations