CORE ASSEMBLY, FLUID

The contract solicitation SPE8E8-26-T-5012 seeks a single unit of a CORE ASSEMBLY, FLUID COOLER with an NSN of 4420-01-504-5631, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requiring full compliance with SBA small business eligibility criteria. The delivery is due 167 days after order placement, with a firm ship date of February 1, 2027, and a required arrival date of April 25, 2027, at DLA Distribution San Diego, CA 92136-3581 under FOB Origin terms. The total estimated contract value is $179,121.54 based on five enumerated line items, though option quantities and full CLIN structure are not fully detailed. Compliance is mandated through strict adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes other standards such as ASTM D3951 where applicable. Packaging must conform to RP001 and MIL-STD-129, including proper labeling for hazardous materials under DFARS 252.223-7001, with Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award and all containers marked in accordance with federal hazardous material regulations. The contractor is responsible for all packaging, labeling, and documentation, with inspection and final acceptance occurring at the destination by the government. Electronic invoicing is exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and cybersecurity safeguards including NIST SP 800-171 compliance are required for handling controlled unclassified information. All offerors must provide a current Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, affirm their small business status with proper socioeconomic certifications, and disclose any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Clause 52.227-1 with Alternates I and II applies to data rights, while trafficking, employment eligibility, hypoxia prevention, and accelerated payments to small subcontractors are also addressed. The solicitation closes on August 17, 2026, and responses must be submitted electronically via DIBBS, with no paper submissions permitted. The contracting office is located in San Diego under the Department of Defense, and primary point of contact is Alexis Selby.