BOX, ACCESSORIES STOWAGE

The contract under solicitation number SPE7L4-26-U-0976 is an indefinite-delivery contract for the procurement of accessory stowage boxes with NSN 2540016077953, issued by the Department of Defense’s LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament office. The requirement is for an estimated quantity of 21 units, with a maximum contract value of $350,000 and a minimum order of five units, managed under a simplified acquisition framework. Delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point after a 127-day lead time from issuance of a delivery order. Packaging must strictly adhere to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, with commercial packaging per ASTM D3951 applicable only if the item is non-hazardous; hazardous materials must comply with FED-STD-313 and TQ Requirement IP025. The DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence over all other standards. The unit of issue is each (EA), and the quantity per unit pack must match contract specifications. The contract incorporates a full suite of federal and defense acquisition regulations including clauses related to equal opportunity, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguards under 252.204-7012, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered telecommunications equipment, and restrictions on arbitration agreements. Contractor representations mandate disclosure of UEI and CAGE codes, small business status, and socioeconomic certifications such as WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone, along with affirmative reporting for covered defense telecommunications equipment. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and all shipments are subject to government inspection at destination. The solicitation does not specify evaluation factors or award basis, suggesting potential use of lowest-priced technically acceptable methodology under automated procurement flows, and no formal list of attachments is provided. Responsibility for contract administration, payment, and point of contact details is deferred to the resulting award documentation, with primary procurement contact being Karryn Hoston via DIBBS. All submissions must be made electronically through the DIBBS portal by the July 31, 2026 deadline.