CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC

Solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-02P7, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime on August 26, 2026, seeks quotes for the supply of one unit of NSN 5340-01-285-0115. The procurement includes a primary deliverable with a required ship date of April 20, 2027, and a separate line item for a First Article Test requirement due within 30 days. This is not a small business set-aside, though it includes price evaluation preferences for HUBZone small business concerns. Quotes must be submitted to the DLA Land and Maritime office in Columbus, Ohio, by September 8, 2026. The contract mandates strict quality and packaging standards, requiring compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and special packaging instruction AM12900940. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with the manufacturer's inspection system required to meet SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards. Deliveries are governed by the First Destination Transportation program with the destination being DLA Dist San Joaquin in Tracy, California. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and payment, adherence to DFARS cybersecurity reporting standards, and compliance with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.