ARMOR, SUPPLEMENTAL,

The contract pertains to the procurement of seven units of supplemental armor, identified by NSN 2540-01-533-8142, under solicitation SPE7L4-26-T-5685, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament. Delivery is required 230 days after award, with performance taking place at the DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The item is subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR, mandating compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048; only contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed DLA export control training, and formal authorization may handle or access the technical data. Packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129 with 2D Data Matrix barcoding, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, and TQ IP025 for hazardous substances, adhering to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements and FED-STD-313 for identification. Hazardous materials must be accompanied by Safety Data Sheets compliant with 29 CFR 1910.1200, and offerors must submit pre-award label samples and inventories for all controlled substances. Quality assurance requires certification to SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination under government authority. The contract mandates cybersecurity compliance via NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements and Basic Safeguarding of Contractor Information Systems, with CMMC Level 2 certification as a third-party assessment requirement. Payment submission is exclusively through WAWF using cost vouchers or invoice/receiving reports, and all proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS prior to the July 30, 2026 deadline. The solicitation includes clauses mandating equal opportunity, combating trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable product usage, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, while incorporating deviations for multiple clauses related to compliance and reporting. Contract value is not determinable due to unprovided pricing in the CLIN table. Small business and socioeconomic status representations are required for eligibility, with joint venture disclosures needing UEI and CAGE codes for all participants. The contract does not specify a defined contract type or award method, but automated award is suggested as a possibility.