53--CLAMP,LOOP

This contract, issued under solicitation number SPE7M4-26-U-0410 by the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division, is a small business set-aside indefinite-delivery contract for the supply of clamp, loop items identified by NSN 5340-01-539-3178 and part number 60000LWDG13. The estimated quantity is 1,038 units, though this is non-firm and subject to delivery order issuance within one year of contract award, with a guaranteed minimum of 155 units and a maximum contract value capped at $350,000. Delivery is FOB origin with a 116-day lead time after order placement, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. Packaging and labeling must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, with unit of issue and quantity per unit pack as specified; non-hazardous items must be commercially packaged per ASTM D3951 unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which governs all standards. Hazardous materials, if any, require packaging per TQ Requirement IP025 and compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard unless exempt under specific federal acts. The contract prohibits all Class I ozone-depleting chemicals in manufacturing or delivery, overriding any conflicting specification but not relaxing performance obligations. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cost, contract type, small business representation, employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, hazardous materials, safeguarding of covered defense information, subcontracting, and transportation by sea. Payment must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all contractors must be registered in SAM with a current UEI and CAGE code. Cybersecurity obligations under DFARS 252.204-7012 apply due to the handling of covered defense information, and notification is required prior to delivering items containing radioactive material exceeding defined thresholds. Contractors must affirm small business status and comply with small business program representation rules, including reporting any changes in size or affiliation. Transportation by sea requires prior notification to the Contracting Officer and MARAD. The contract is subject to deviation from standard FAR clauses under deviation 2026-00038 and other applicable authorities. The point of contact for the acquisition is Dalton Tullius, and all proposals must be submitted via DLA’s Vendor Shipment Module through