BRACKET, VEHICULAR C

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-627J seeks the procurement of two units of the VEHICULAR C BRACKET, identified by National Stock Number 2590-01-605-3071, with delivery required within 20 days after award at FOB Destination to East Lyme, CT, ZIP 06333-0462. Offers must be submitted by June 8, 2026, and the acquisition is conducted under the Defense Logistics Agency’s Automated Simplified Acquisitions Master Solicitation, making it a simplified acquisition subject to DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which govern all performance standards and take precedence over general standards like ASTM D3951. Technical and quality specifications are referenced by 'R' or 'I' numbers accessible via the DLA website, and suppliers must comply with all applicable packaging, marking, and labeling requirements including MIL-STD-129 for shipment markings, RP001 for palletization, and the Hazard Communication Standard for hazardous materials, with any non-listed hazardous substances requiring pre-award submission of safety data and warning labels. The contract prohibits the use or incorporation of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and imposes strict compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with a reduced $150,000 threshold for domestic content, requiring disclosures for any non-domestic materials used. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and maintain current representations regarding small business status, joint ventures, and socioeconomic certifications. Cybersecurity compliance is enforced through FAR 52.204-7012, mandating safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, while DFARS 252.204-7018 prohibits the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. Payment processing is required through the Wide Area WorkFlow system with a receiving report and invoice submitted for fixed-price line items, and all awards are rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System for national defense purposes. The government will apply the HUBZone price evaluation preference in awarding the contract. The point of contact is Kristina Derry, and all contractual clauses, including whistleblower protections, restrictions on mandatory arbitration, and prohibitions on certain confidentiality agreements, are incorporated by reference in full.