BOOT, BLACK, AIRCRAFT

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-268H seeks the procurement of 12 units of BLACK AIRCRAFT BOOT, identified by NSN 4310015843025, with a delivery requirement of 20 days from the award date and an original required delivery date of August 4, 2026. Delivery is to be made FOB Origin to the parcel post and freight shipping address at N4098B, USNS JOHN L. CANLEY T-ESB-6, BLDG 15 RM 200, 2798 HARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO CA 92113. Packaging and marking must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129, with palletization following RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT, and all materials must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which override ASTM D3951 where applicable. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2, and the contract requires electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports through WAWF. The solicitation incorporates the Defense Logistics Agency Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 and includes a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity, supply chain security, and compliance. Key requirements include compliance with 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements under 252.240-7997, and alignment with CMMC Level 2 self-assessment standards. Contractors must validate their size status in SAM, submit applicable representations including those related to covered defense telecommunications and former DoD official compensation, and provide a Safety Data Sheet meeting 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) for any hazardous materials prior to award—failure to do so renders an offeror nonresponsible. The Berry Amendment applies with a reduced threshold of $150,000, and the Buy American Act restrictions are in effect. All bids must be submitted via DIBBS by the deadline of August 20, 2026, and contractors must register in DLA’s AMPS system to access VSM and fulfill shipment requirements. The contract