CLIP, RETAINING

The contract is for the procurement of three CLIP, RETAINING units with NSN 5340-01-597-5101 under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-899K, issued by the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain through the Defense Logistics Agency. The delivery must be completed within 205 days of award, and responses are due by August 10, 2026. The requirement is governed by strict cybersecurity and quality standards, including mandatory CMMC Level 2 certification for any third-party assessment organization involved, and compliance with technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List. The item involves export-controlled technical data subject to ITAR or EAR, requiring prior government authorization for any disclosure to foreign persons, including those located in the U.S., and restricting access to contractors with approved JCP certification, completed training, and DLA authorization. Configuration changes must follow formal engineering change proposal procedures, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies. Packaging must adhere to DLA procurement standards, and covered defense information protocols apply throughout the lifecycle of this contract. The place of performance is Tinker AFB, 73145-8000, and inquiries should be directed to Michael Nordahl at the provided DLA contact information.