WEAR STRIP

The contract awarded to Boeing Distribution, Inc. (CAGE 22819) under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-8553 and contract number SPE4A5-26-P-6659 is a Firm Fixed Price award totaling $31,492.50 for the delivery of 17 Wear Strips (NSN 1560-01-625-4501) to be delivered by August 31, 2026. The delivery is FOB Origin with acceptance required at the destination, specifically the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and the contractor is responsible for full compliance with all packaging, marking, and preservation standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking with Code 128 or PDF417 barcodes, and preservation method 31 (Clng/Dry:1). The contract mandates use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and requires strict adherence to federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS clauses covering ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity, supply chain security, and labor practices. Notably, Alternate I of clause 52.240-91 is implemented, requiring affirmative responses for DHS, DoD, and DNI FASCSA orders, and Alternate II of 252.225-7001 enforces the Buy American Act with strict domestic sourcing requirements. The contractor, represented as a Small Disadvantaged Business and Women-Owned Small Business, must comply with subcontracting plan obligations under FAR 19.702(a) and flow down applicable clauses to any subs exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Special requirements under DPAS H18 compel the use of U.S.-flag vessels for all ocean freight, with detailed reporting and waiver procedures required. Compliance with cybersecurity standards including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and prohibitions on equipment from Kaspersky Lab or ByteDance is mandatory, along with full traceability and documentation for all supply chain components. Payment is to be processed through the DLA Distribution payroll office in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with remittance to a Columbus, Ohio address, and all acceptances are the responsibility of the Government at the destination point.