AX, EMERGENCY ESCAPE

The contract pertains to the procurement of one unit of AX, EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE, identified by NSN 4240015186839, under solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-4164 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through its Troop Support Construction & Equipment (Class IV) office. Delivery is required within 20 days of award, with FOB Origin terms governing the offer submission despite delivery being designated to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, at Building Y5015 MMD Blvd, W81YT4, W6YB USALRCTR FT BRAGG, CL IX SITE AWCF SSF, 28310. The item must be packaged in accordance with ASTM D3951 if non-hazardous per FED-STD-313, or with TQ requirement IP025 if hazardous, with all packaging and labeling strictly conforming to MIL-STD-129 and DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which take precedence over any industry standards. Palletization must follow RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, and hazardous materials require compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200 et seq). The contract requires shipment by traceable means, prohibiting parcel post, and mandates electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via WAWF. Proposals must be submitted through DIBBS by August 20, 2026, and any offer using additive manufacturing is ineligible unless explicitly authorized. Submission of a Safety Data Sheet prior to award is mandatory, and failure to provide it renders the offeror nonresponsible. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation Revision 105 and over two dozen FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information, whistleblower rights, prohibition on hexavalent chromium, restrictions on arbitration agreements, cybersecurity compliance under NIST SP 800-171, and prohibitions on acquiring items from Communist Chinese military companies or covered telecommunications equipment. The contract includes clauses on contractor accountability, cyber incident reporting, export control, and supply chain risk management. Payment is contingent on successful delivery and inspection at destination, with the Government retaining full inspection and acceptance authority. The contracting officer’s point of contact is John Lieb, and the award is subject to HUBZone price evaluation preference if applicable.