53--CLAMP,LOOP

The contract solicitation SPE7M2-26-Q-0724 is a total small business set-aside issued by the Department of Defense’s Nuclear Reactor Program through the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of 570 units of CLAMP, LOOP with NSN 5340-01-657-0195. The solicitation closes on August 11, 2026, and is subject to a trade-off evaluation process prioritizing past performance, offered delivery, and price, with award potential going to the offeror providing the best value to the government rather than strictly the lowest-priced technically acceptable bid. Delivery is required within 477 days after award, with FOB origin terms mandating that all offers include transportation costs to a U.S. contiguous location. The contract applies to a small business NAICS code 332510, and all offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with valid UEI and CAGE codes, and must affirm their small business status. The item is subject to stringent export control regulations under ITAR or EAR, requiring contractors to hold approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status, complete mandatory DLA export control training, and pass a qualifying questionnaire before accessing any controlled technical data, as governed by DFARS 252.225-7048. Packaging and marking must fully comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation, wrapping, and labeling protocols, with exterior shipping containers requiring barcoding and clear identification of contract number, lot number, and a distinct notice for product verification test samples. Acceptance occurs at destination, with the government responsible for inspection under FAR 52.246-2. All deliveries require full supply chain traceability, certified material declarations, and adherence to DFARS requirements for specialty metals reporting. The contract incorporates multiple cybersecurity and compliance mandates, including FAR 52.204-30 Alternate I and DFARS 252.204-7012, mandating NIST SP 800-171 compliance for safeguarding covered defense information and 72-hour cyber incident reporting through DIBNET. Contractors are prohibited from using products or services from Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, or designated Chinese surveillance enterprises, and must comply with restrictions under FASCSA, sanctions, and anti-trafficking provisions.