26--VALVE,PNEUMATIC TIR

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded HALTEC CORP a $350,000.00 indefinite delivery contract under solicitation SPE7L4-26-U-0968 for the procurement of pneumatic tire valves (NSN 2640015843138), with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 275 units and an estimated annual requirement of 1,838 units. Delivery must occur within 46 days after order placement under FOB Origin terms, with final inspection and acceptance taking place at the destination. The contract mandates strict compliance with DLA packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous packaging, and RP001 for palletization, with hazardous materials subject to FED-STD-313 and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. All shipments require use of U.S.-flag vessels under DFARS 252.247-7023, with documentation of vessel selection and ocean bills of lading mandatory. Cybersecurity requirements are extensive, mandating adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, with formal assessments required by DEV 2026-O0025 and reporting obligations for cyber incidents under 252.204-7012. The contractor must also comply with prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials, whistleblower rights notifications, and reporting of any safety concerns. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, with payments processed under electronic submission protocols. The contract includes clauses addressing trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and subcontracting for commercial items, with deviations to standard FAR/DFARS language applied across multiple clauses. The awardee is required to maintain UEI and CAGE code compliance, represent its small business status, and disclose any joint ventures or provision of covered defense equipment. No specific contract administration personnel are named, and accounting data such as TAS or AAC codes are to be determined post-award. The contract carries no option periods beyond the indefinite delivery structure, with the total potential obligation capped at $350,000.00.