BOOT, DUST AND MOIST

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-135M seeks 64 units of BOOT, DUST AND MOIST, identified by NSN 5340-01-675-5315, with a total estimated value of $4,096.00, to be delivered within 171 days after order placement to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Delivery is FOB destination, with the Government conducting inspection and acceptance at the delivery point, requiring full compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging of non-hazardous items, and FED-STD-313 and TQ IP025 for hazardous material packaging. Packaging must also adhere to DLA-specific RP001 palletization standards, and all items must be free from Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, with any substitutes requiring prior approval. The solicitation mandates strict adherence to cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171, with offerors required to report their assessment scores in the Supplier Performance Risk System using their CAGE code, achieving a minimum score of 105 out of 110 to be considered technically acceptable. Compliance with DFARS clauses, including safeguarding covered defense information, prohibiting certain telecommunications equipment, and managing controlled unclassified information, is non-negotiable and flows down to all subcontractors. Offerors must be registered in SAM with an active UEI, represent their size and socioeconomic status accurately, and certify that they will not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment unless fully disclosed. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those on employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, hazardous materials, and payment via WAWF. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by May 20, 2026, with no page limits specified but an emphasis on referencing applicable provisions rather than republishing full text. Failure to meet cybersecurity thresholds or provide required representations may disqualify an offer, indicating a potential Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis for award despite the lack of explicit weighting.