BRACKET, MOUNTING

The contract pertains to the procurement of 28 mounting brackets with NSN 5340-00-760-3938 under solicitation SPE7L4-26-U-0963, issued by the Department of Defense through LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament. Performance is governed by an indefinite-delivery contract structure with a guaranteed minimum of four units and a maximum order value of $350,000, though the total contract value remains unquantified due to missing unit pricing. Delivery is required within 84 days after issuance of a delivery order, with FOB Origin terms transferring title and risk to the government at the contractor’s shipping point. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and all supplies must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-129 for labeling, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, FED-STD-313 for hazardous items, and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. Technical and quality specifications are defined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede other standards when applicable. Hazardous materials are subject to additional labeling under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and require pre-award submission of hazard warnings and MSDS. Ocean transportation mandates the use of U.S.-flag vessels unless waived, with strict documentation obligations including bills of lading and certification on invoices. The contract incorporates multiple DFARS and FAR clauses related to cybersecurity, including NIST SP 800-171 compliance, cyber incident reporting within 72 hours, and mandatory self-assessments in the Supplier Performance Risk System. Prohibitions apply to the use of covered telecommunications equipment from entities such as Huawei and ZTE, and requirements for whistleblower protections, employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and combating human trafficking are fully integrated. Electronic invoicing must be submitted through WAWF using DoDAAC routing, and the contractor must maintain active SAM registration. All offerors must provide UEI and CAGE codes and certify their small business status and socioeconomic designations, if applicable, with joint ventures required to disclose all participants. The solicitation emphasizes compliance over price, likely using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method. Responses must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by July 29, 2026, and point of contact for inquiries is Heather Kessler at the provided DLA email