CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC

The contract pertains to the procurement of 77 units of CLIP, RETAINING with NSN 5340-01-128-5607 under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-245D, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division. The requirement is subject to strict cybersecurity compliance, mandating that the contractor be a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) accredited under CMMC Level 2. Technical and quality standards referenced are drawn from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with the applicable revision determined by the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. Packaging must adhere to DLA-specific standards, and all non-accepted supplies must have government identification removed prior to return. The item involves technical data governed by export control regulations under either ITAR or EAR, restricting dissemination to unauthorized persons, including foreign nationals within the U.S., and requires contractors to hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, complete mandatory DOD export control training, and receive formal approval from DLA to access controlled data, with DFARS 252.225-7048 fully applicable. The delivery schedule requires fulfillment within 317 days after delivery order placement, and the contract is tied to purchase request 7017439307 for a total quantity of 432 units. The place of performance is designated as Albany, Georgia, with Blake Tushar serving as the primary point of contact via email and phone. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 332722, indicating a focus on metal forging and stamping. The contracting activity is federal, and while no set-aside status is specified, all offerors must navigate the export control and cybersecurity compliance frameworks established by DLA, ensuring adherence to national security protocols and data handling procedures throughout performance.