ARMOR PLATE

The contract solicitation SPE8E4-26-Q-0207 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense seeks five units of armor plate, with a delivery requirement of 30 days after delivery order, to be shipped to Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The item is subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR, prohibiting disclosure to foreign persons without prior authorization, and DFARS 252.225-7048 applies; only DLA contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, complete training on handling export-controlled data, and approved access are permitted to handle the technical data. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 332313 and follows fixed-price contracting procedures with FOB origin terms, meaning risk and title transfer upon delivery from the contractor’s facility. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and be marked per MIL-STD-129 with standard jute cushioning and cleaning and drying preservation methods. Cybersecurity requirements mandate implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls for safeguarding covered defense information within 30 days of award, along with certification at CMMC Level 2 either through self-assessment or a certified third-party assessment organization. The contractor must also comply with DoD cyber incident reporting obligations, whistleblower rights, anti-trafficking policies, and prohibition on internal confidentiality agreements that restrict employee reporting. All invoices must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and delivery must be accompanied by a written commitment to use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waived exception is granted 45 days in advance. Special requirements include alignment with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, hazardous material labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200, advance notification for any radioactive materials exceeding minimal thresholds, and strict adherence to sanctions prohibitions against Iran and the IRGC. Offerors must be registered in SAM, provide valid UEI and CAGE codes, and confirm size status and socioeconomic designations. The contract includes clauses requiring compliance with federal labor standards, ethical conduct, sustainable procurement, and flow-down of cybersecurity and confidentiality clauses to subcontractors. All responses must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by April 27, 2026, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery point per government authority.