WAVEGUIDE

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES INC. (CAGE 66544) a contract valued at $111,848.00 for the procurement of a single line item, a WAVEGUIDE identified by NSN 5985-01-506-2086, under solicitation SPE7M5-25-T-315C. The award was issued on July 14, 2026, through a contract modification referenced as SPE7M126P2984, with no option quantities or other line items specified, indicating a firm fixed-price purchase of a standard defense component. The contractor’s facility is located in Exeter, New Hampshire, while the awarding and payment office is DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio. Although detailed packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are not enumerated, compliance with standard military logistics protocols such as MIL-STD-129 for labeling and MIL-STD-2073 for preservation is implied, given the nature of the procured item and the agency’s operational norms. The contracting officer is Kelly Drees, who oversees administration and payment, but no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical oversight personnel are identified. The contract incorporates FAR 52.222-90, a deviation clause prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation, reflecting the federal government’s updated compliance mandates effective April 2026. Delivery performance details, including period of performance, FOB terms, and exact inspection or acceptance locations, are not specified in the available data, and the Statement of Work is referenced as being contained in a continuity sheet not provided. The acquisition was processed under simplified procedures consistent with FAR Parts 12 and 13, and the NAICS code 334419 confirms the item falls under guided missile and space vehicle parts manufacturing. No socioeconomic certifications, small business status, or cost/price breakdowns are disclosed, and the basis of award—whether lowest price technically acceptable or best value—is not stated. Electronic submission via DIBBS was required, and standard government forms including SF-30 were used for modification and award documentation.