TUBE, METALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $1,042.00 to VALLEY FORD OF HURON, INC. (CAGE 85V29) for the delivery of a single line item: a metallic tube with NSN 4710016984018 and Ford part number LC3Z-9J338-D. The award was issued on July 16, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-048U, with delivery required by August 17, 2026, under FOB origin terms, meaning the contractor is responsible for delivering the item to the specified origin point in Virginia Beach, Virginia, after which government responsibility for transportation and costs begins. The contract mandates strict adherence to DLA packaging standards RP001 and military labeling standards MIL-STD-129, including mandatory 2D Data Matrix barcoding for NSN, CLIN, and lot data. All packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, and hazard communication requirements under 29 CFR 1910.1200 must be followed, with full submission of Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials prior to award. The contractor is prohibited from using parcel post and must employ the fastest traceable means of shipment. The contract includes numerous DFARS and FAR clauses governing compliance across labor, environmental, transportation, safety, and procurement integrity areas. Required clauses address equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable product sourcing, and hazard identification. Additional DFARS provisions impose restrictions on hexavalent chromium use, prohibit acquisition of items from communist Chinese military companies, mandate disclosure of information, require notification of potential safety issues, and enforce transportation by U.S.-flag vessels with advance notice and ocean bill of lading submission. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government, governed by FAR 52.246-2 and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Payment is processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using authorized document types such as Invoice 2in1 or combined invoice/receiving reports, with remittance handled by the Department of Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contracting officer is Shannon Irwin, and administrative oversight is provided by Mellandra Moffat. No options, extensions, or quantity variances are permitted, and the contract contains no formal evaluation