COOLER, FLUID, TRANSMISSION

The contract solicitation SPE7L4-26-U-1003 seeks 28 units of a Fluid Cooler with NSN 2520-01-160-0710 under an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense. The solicitation is set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 332410 and permits offers through the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), with submissions due by August 10, 2026. Delivery is FOB origin, with all shipments required to reach a destination within the continental United States within 81 days of order placement, and no fixed overall contract duration is defined beyond the one-year ordering period. The estimated contract value per order is capped at $350,000, though no unit pricing is provided, and the guaranteed minimum quantity is four units. The contractor must comply with stringent packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-129 for all shipments, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous items, and FED-STD-313 in conjunction with TQ Requirement IP025 for hazardous materials; radioactive materials exceeding 0.002 microcuries per gram require additional labeling. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government, and the contractor is responsible for submitting Safety Data Sheets per 252.223-3 and ensuring all materials adhere to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract includes a suite of mandatory clauses covering socioeconomic compliance, including Small Business Program Representation, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Alternate I), Combating Trafficking in Persons, Employment Eligibility Verification, and Sustainable Products, as well as cybersecurity requirements under 252.204-7012 and whistleblower protections. Subcontracting for commercial products or services is governed by a specific clause, and contractors must flow down relevant clauses to their subcontractors. All invoices and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and payment will be processed through the designated Department of Defense Activity Address Code upon award. The contractor must maintain current UEI and CAGE codes and recertify small business status every 60 to 120 days prior to Year 5 or option exercise. Ocean transportation must use U.S.-flag vessels unless waived, and all hazardous material labeling must also