BRACKET, ANGLE

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-627T requests a single angle bracket, NSN 5340-01-171-5319, supplied by CATERPILLAR INC. from Peoria, IL, with delivery required 20 days after delivery order issuance to Little Falls, MN, Zip 56345-4173. The item is procured under simplified acquisition procedures and is not a small business set-aside, though offerors must still complete all required socioeconomic representations in the System for Award Management (SAM), including status as a small business, HUBZone, or other designated categories. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which takes precedence over commercial standards like ASTM D3951. Packaging must comply with RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, MIL-STD-129 for labeling, and TQ requirement IP025, with hazardous materials subject to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and FED-STD-313. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination per FAR 52.246-1, with shipment FOB origin despite the solicitation indicating FOB destination. The contract includes mandatory clauses covering whistleblower rights, cyber incident reporting, NIST SP 800-171 compliance, trafficking in persons, employment verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, changes in fixed-price contracts, inspection, and default provisions. Payment must be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) with proper documentation including receiving reports and invoices, and contractors must maintain active SAM registration and a designated electronic business point of contact. The Buy American Act and Berry Amendment apply, requiring disclosure of any non-domestic content. Quotations must be submitted via email to dla.flbc2prs@dla.mil by June 8, 2026, and this solicitation explicitly states that submissions are not offers but requests for information. Cybersecurity standards under DFARS 252.240-7997 and compliance with FAR 52.222-50 and 52.223-3 are strictly required, along with adherence to all applicable DLA directives and deviations in effect.