CLAMP, LOOP

This solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime under the LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament office, is a Request for Quotations for an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for Loop Clamps (NSN 5340-01-284-2451). The contract is intended for a one-year period with an estimated annual quantity of 33 units and a maximum contract value of $350,000. The procurement is being conducted below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, and the basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Interested offerors must submit their quotations electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) no later than August 24, 2026. The contract includes stringent technical, quality, and security requirements. Deliveries are required on an FOB Destination basis within 116 days after the date of award. Compliance with DLA packaging requirements, MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, and MIL-STD-130N for identification marking is mandatory. Furthermore, the technical data associated with this requirement is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, necessitating that contractors possess approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and complete required training to access such data. Contractors must also adhere to various federal regulations regarding cybersecurity, hazardous material handling, and the prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment.