WASHER, SPRING TENSION

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7M026P3855 to ECHELON SUPPLY AND SERVICE, INC. (CAGE 61125) on July 20, 2026, for a single line item of one unit of WASHER, SPRING TENSION (NSN 5310015837348) at a firm fixed price of $1,741.00. The solicitation, SPE7M0-26-Q-1075, was issued on July 16, 2026, and closed for submissions on July 23, 2026, with quotations submitted electronically via the DLA eProcurement portal. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement under the NAICS code 332722, with no options, ranges, or additional line items indicated. Delivery is required within five days of government direction, and the point of delivery is specified as Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of FAR and DFARS clauses, including mandatory provisions for whistleblower protections, safeguarding of government information, cybersecurity reporting under 252.204-7012, prohibiting procurement of equipment from certain foreign entities such as Kaspersky Lab and ByteDance, and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act under Alternate I of 52.204-30. Additional requirements include adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and hazardous materials compliance per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by MIL-STD-1916 sampling standards with strict AQL thresholds for critical, major, and minor defects. Contractors must utilize Wide Area WorkFlow for all invoicing and payment requests under DFARS 252.232-7003, and are subject to DPAS rated order prioritization under 52.211-15. The award follows a best-value trade-off methodology, not LPTA, and includes representations for small business status, cybersecurity compliance, and supply chain transparency. The contractor must maintain supply chain traceability documentation and complete product verification testing prior to shipment, with all material certifications and test records retained for government review. Payment