BLOCK, TACKLE

The contract solicitation SPE8EE-26-T-2284 seeks two units of a BLOCK, TACKLE (NSN 3940017288326) under a fixed-price arrangement, with delivery required to two separate DLA distribution facilities in Albany, Georgia, and New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The items must be shipped FOB Origin within 94 days of order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point, and no quantity variance is permitted. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951, though all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersede this standard where applicable. Marking and labeling must comply fully with MIL-STD-129, including correct Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP: 001) as specified, and palletization must follow RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. Barcoding is mandated under MIL-STD-129, though specific formats are not detailed. The solicitation requires electronic submission via DIBBS by August 17, 2026, with delivery to be completed no later than January 2, 2027, though a later need ship date of April 7, 2027, is noted for one delivery point. Pricing information is absent from the solicitation, precluding determination of total contract value. Contract administration is managed by Philip Ferrara of DLA, with all invoices and receiving reports required to be submitted electronically through WAWF. The contract incorporates a broad array of FAR and DFARS clauses, including those governing small business representations, employment equity, trafficking in persons, cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding defense information), hazardous materials, export control, and prohibition on procurement of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Offerors must complete representations regarding size status and socioeconomic status, including UEI and CAGE code disclosures, and must comply with the Hazard Warning Labels clause, requiring pre-award submission of all hazardous material labels for review. No evaluation factors or source selection criteria are provided, indicating potential award on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The contract does not include options, key personnel requirements, or special security clearances, but imposes strict compliance with government-specific logistical, labeling, and cybersecurity protocols.