COOLER, AIR, EVAPORATIVE

The contract solicitation seeks the delivery of nine evaporative air coolers under NSN 4120-01-499-1010 with a delivery requirement of 167 days after receipt of order, targeting a destination in Corpus Christi, Texas, with FOB origin terms meaning risk transfers at the supplier’s location. The solicitation, identified as SPE8E8-26-T-5031, was posted on August 5, 2026, and responses are due by August 17, 2026, with an automated award likely under a Low Price Technically Acceptable framework due to the absence of weighted evaluation criteria and the simplified acquisition context. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333415 and is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency through the Corpus Christi GPS office, with Alexis Selby listed as the primary point of contact. Compliance with extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses is mandatory, including provisions for employment equity, trafficking prevention, electronic payment submission via WAWF, cybersecurity safeguards per NIST SP 800-171, prohibition of certain foreign telecommunications equipment, and safeguarding of covered defense information. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, ASTM D3951 for packaging, and DLA’s RP001 for palletization, with hazardous materials subject to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and pre-award label approval. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, with the Government responsible for verification. Contractors must represent their small business status, including eligibility for 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, and SDVOSB programs, and provide Unique Entity Identifiers and CAGE codes as required. The contract imposes obligations regarding ocean shipping via U.S.-flag vessels unless waived, prohibits the use of mandatory arbitration agreements, requires prompt payment to small business subcontractors, and mandates compliance with System for Award Management maintenance and electronic submission protocols. No pricing details are provided in the solicitation, and no attachments or supplemental documents are included, requiring bidders to rely entirely on the regulatory framework and specified standards to ensure full compliance.