BUCKLE

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-943P seeks the procurement of a single unit of a buckle item identified by NSN 5340014626555, with delivery required within 20 days after order receipt, targeting an original delivery date of August 5, 2026. The item must be furnished in a unit of issue of one box, equivalent to 250 individual pieces, and shipped FOB Origin under the First Destination Transportation program, with delivery directed to the Fighter Squadron Composite VFC 111 at Key West, Florida. All packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage, and palletization must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). If the material is deemed hazardous under FED-STD-313, packaging must follow TQ requirement IP025; otherwise, commercial packaging per ASTM D3951 is required, though all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements supersede ASTM D3951. Government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies as specified under RQ011, and any hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard unless governed by other federal acts, requiring submission of safety data sheets and hazard labels prior to award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with full compliance to FAR 52.246-2 required. The solicitation is issued as a fixed-price contract by DLA Land and Maritime Land Supply Chain and must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by August 20, 2026. Offerors must comply with a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including safeguards for covered defense information, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and covered telecommunications equipment, and requirements for cybersecurity compliance under NIST SP 800-171. Representations regarding small business status, employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, and other socioeconomic programs are mandatory and must be validated through the System for Award Management. The contract explicitly prohibits the use of parcel post for shipment and mandates traceable freight methods. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is required, and payment processing is tied to DoDAAC codes specified in the eventual award. Contractor personnel must be informed of whistleblower rights, and the use of mandatory arbitration agreements is restricted. Deviations exist for several clauses including NIST SP 800-