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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 18, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

BAND, RUBBER, PARACHU

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SPE4A7-26-R-0609Federal

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This procurement is for rubber bands used in parachute suspension lines under NSN 1670-013239900 and WSIC T, issued as an indefinite quantity contract with a five-year base period and no options. The government anticipates an annual requirement of 57,678 boxes, with each delivery order ranging between a minimum of 10,568 boxes and a maximum of 57,678 boxes. First article testing and lot testing are mandatory, with a lengthy production timeline totaling 750 days, including 180 days to submit first article samples, 150 days for government evaluation, 180 days to submit production lot test samples, 60 days for government testing, and 180 days for final delivery. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with FOB origin terms. A monthly surge capacity of 28 boxes is required to accommodate fluctuations in demand. The contract is a direct procurement by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and is set aside exclusively for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. It is not classified as a critical safety item but is designated as a life support item. Evaluation will equally weigh price, past performance, and delivery, with additional factors such as SPRS and other solicitation-specified criteria possibly influencing the final award decision. All offers must be submitted in writing as a written quote. The solicitation, numbered SPE4A726R0609, will be issued on or around June 18, 2026, and is accessible exclusively via the DLA Internet Bid Board System on the DIBBS website. No paper copies will be provided, and bidders must use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF solicitation documents. The primary point of contact is Thuy Ho at Thuy.Ho@dla.mil, and responses must be submitted by July 20, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413, and the performance location is in Richmond, Virginia, with the issuing office also based in Richmond. The solicitation is currently in presolicitation status as of June 3, 2026.

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Five-year contract for rubber bands; set aside for SDVOSB; government testing required; delivery in 750 days.

Agency

Department Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIVView Agency

NAICS

326291 - Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical UseView NAICS

Place of Performance

USA

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SDVOSBC

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Solicitation SPEA47-26-R-0609 for Indefinite Quantity Contract

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SPE4A726R0609 LTC PID Packaging Consolidated Text

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SPE4A726R0609.LTC_PID0001.PDF

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SPE4A726R0609 Surge and Sustainment Capability Assessment Plan

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV
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OfficeUSA
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DI-NDTI-80809B report format. (ii)] Mark the test report with the following: “First article test report Contract number:[ FILL OUT AT THE TIME OF AWARD ] and lot/item number: [ 1670-013239900 ]. (iii) Sign the FAT Report, accompanied by the system of record receiving report (i.e, WAWF or] DD Form 250) and contractor confirmation that the same process and facilities used to manufacture the first article units will be used to manufacture the production units, to the contracting officer at the applicable address shown below: (A) For awards issued by DLA Aviation; or DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textile (C&T), Medical Materiel, or Subsistence, submit the report to the procuring activity in Block 6 of the DD Form 1155, Block 7 of Standard Form (SF) 33, Block 5 of SF 26, or Block 9 of SF 1449 award. (B) For awards issued by DLA Land (SPE7L), submit the report to the following address: DLA Land FLSEB ATTN: FAT Monitor P. O. Box 3990 Columbus, OH 43218-399, or email to: Land.FAT.Monitor@dla.mil. (C) For awards issued by DLA Maritime (SPE7M), submit the report to the following address: DLA Maritime FMSE ATTN: FAT Monitor P. O. Box 3990 Columbus, OH 43218-3990, or email to: maritime.fat.monitor@dla.mil. (D) For awards issued by DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment (SPE8E), email the report to Construction and Equipment FAT Monitor at trpsptcandefatmonitor@dla.mil. If report exceeds email limitations, submit the report to the following address: DLA Troop Support ATTN: First Article Testing Monitor Building 3, 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111. Preferred electronic submissions: Hardware FAT Monitor at DLAHardwareFATMonitor@dla.mil. (7) The contractor shall -(a) Provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government in accordance with FAR Clause 52.246-2 or 52.246-3; (b) Maintain and make available all records evidencing those details at the Government's request. (c) At least fourteen (14) calendar days (or as otherwise specified in the contract) prior to shipment to the Government, provide written notice to the contracting officer and to the cognizant DCMA Functional Specialist when full administration or Quality Support administration is delegated to DCMA. (8) Government-performed FAT. The contractor shall -(a) For delivery of separately priced Government first article samples for Government performed FAT ship the units and system of record receiving report (i. e., WAWF or DD Form 250) to the test facility specified in paragraph (a) of FAR clause 52.209-4. (b) For delivery of Government first article samples that are not separately priced, ship the units with a commercial shipping document to the test facility. (c) Prepare the shipping container(s) by marking the external packages in bold letters, “First Article Exhibits Do Not Post to Stock," adjacent to the MILSTD-129 (latest revision) identification markings. (d) Use a hard copy of the system of record receiving report (i.e., WAWF DD Form 250), or commercial shipping document as a packing list, in accordance with DFARS Appendix F. (e) Mark the exterior of the shipping container in accordance with MIL-STD-129 (latest revision), paragraph 5.11. (f) In the interior package, include hard copies of the contract, test reports, material certifications/process operation sheets, drawings used to manufacture the units, and a pre-paid return label or shipping account for payment. (g) Send units by traceable means (e.g., certified or registered mail, United Parcel Service, Federal Express). (h) Send an email with subject titled “Notification of Test Exhibits [ W56YHX ]” to the corresponding address in (i) or (ii) below and to the contracting officer specified in the contract. In the email, provide the shipment date, contract/purchase order number, National Stock Number, means of transportation, tracking number, and summary of container contents. Attach a copy of the system of record receiving report (i.e., WAWF or DD Form 250) documenting the Government has performed the contract quality assurance within the system or record.
SPE4A7-26-R-0609 NSN/Part Number: 1670-01-323-9900 Delivery: 30 days ADO

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