CARGO STRONGBACK

The solicitation SPRMM126QHD11 for Cargo Strongback, issued by the Department of Defense through SPRMM1 DLA Mechanicsburg, seeks compliant supply of a specialized cargo handling device designated by NSN 7HH 1450-01-352-7030, with performance tied to strict military packaging, marking, and preservation standards per MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-147. Delivery must adhere to FOB DESTINATION terms, with all items requiring precise labeling including Procurement Instrument Identifier, CLIN, SubCLIN, and special material identification codes (SMICs) such as C1*, CP/VG*, and DSS-SOC, each with prescribed color coding and text requirements. Packaging must use ISPM-15 compliant wood material with ALSC-approved marks, and ESD-sensitive components must meet ASTM D3951-18 and ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021. All items must be accompanied by required documentation including Safety Data Sheets, GHS labels, and engineering change records under DI-SESS-80639E, and must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for invoicing and receiving reports, with compliance monitored through the Supplier Performance Risk System. The solicitation is structured under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation framework, prioritizing technical compliance over cost, where offerors must meet all requirements in Section L without exceptions to qualify for award. Technical acceptability is evaluated through risk-based factors including item risk, price risk, and supplier risk, drawn from SPRS data on quality, delivery, and performance history. Mandatory clauses include protections against subcontracting with excluded entities, combating trafficking in persons, prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, and prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations and covered defense telecommunications equipment. Special requirements mandate compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 for controlled unclassified information, CMMC certification at an applicable level, full supply chain traceability per DLATERMCO3, and reporting of obsolescence via GIDEP and DMSMS. Unique Item Identification (UID) reporting is required for end items and embedded components via the IUID Registry and WAWF. All offers must be submitted by June 18, 2026, via electronic means, with no contract value