BOOT, DUST AND MOISTURE

This contract is for the procurement of 190 units of a boot, dust, and moisture seal designated by NSN 5340-01-108-3681, with a total purchase request quantity of 1734 units, to be delivered within 104 days of award. The solicitation, issued under SPE7L1-26-T-814E, is a Women-Owned Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 326299, targeting the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain. The item is governed by source-controlled drawing requirements, meaning only approved sources listed on the drawing may be used, though additional qualified suppliers may be considered for future acquisitions. All deliverables must comply with specific technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and are subject to DLA packaging guidelines and the prohibition of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, which supersede any conflicting specification requirements. Substitute chemicals require prior approval unless expressly authorized. The contract includes strict controls on export-controlled technical data, subject to either ITAR or EAR regulations, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048. Only contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completion of mandatory DOD export controls training, and formal DLA approval may access or handle this data, including foreign nationals within U.S.-based entities. The contract further mandates cybersecurity compliance through CMMC Level 2 certification for any third-party assessors involved, and requires removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. The place of performance is specified as Texarkana, Texas, with the primary point of contact being Isabelle Szulewski of the DLA. All offerors must adhere to the regulatory framework in effect as of the solicitation issue date, and any violations of export controls, environmental restrictions, or quality standards will render the product non-compliant regardless of sourcing.