TUBE, METALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to INTERNATIONAL FLEET SALES, INC. (CAGE 3EQ96) for the delivery of one metallic tube, identified by NSN 4710017089754, under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-048L, with an award date of July 15, 2026, and a total contract value of $65.04. The item is intended for use by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 at addresses in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with delivery required no later than August 4, 2026, under FOB origin terms, meaning the government assumes responsibility for transportation costs and risks once the item leaves the contractor’s facility. The contract is executed under simplified acquisition procedures governed by FAR clauses 52.213-1 and 52.213-4, with several DFARS supplements and deviations applied, including modifications to standard clauses for systems accountability, employment equity, trafficking in persons, cybersecurity, and export controls. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-129 and DLA’s RP001 palletization standards, with adherence to ASTM D3951 for general packing unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contractor is prohibited from using hexavalent chromium, hazardous materials without proper labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200, or foreign-flag vessels for ocean transport without prior approval, and must submit ocean bills of lading within 30 days of shipment. All payment requests and receiving reports must be processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the contractor is subject to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements for safeguarding covered information systems. The contract includes clauses mandating employment eligibility verification, sustainable product procurement, and small business program representations, with alternate versions applied and deviations documented under deviation 2026-00038. No options, extensions, or additional quantities are authorized, and the sole deliverable is the single unit specified in CLIN 0001, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contractor is also bound by patent indemnity, payment acceleration for small business subcontractors, and prohibition on acquiring items from Communist Chinese military companies, while regulatory compliance extends to environmental safety, transportation, and hazardous material handling per multiple federal