CRADLE, GROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

The contract pertains to the procurement of five cradles for ground handling equipment, identified by NSN 1730-01-684-0016, under solicitation SPE8EF-26-T-1478. Deliveries are required within 156 days of award, with the solicitation issued on July 20, 2026, and responses due by July 31, 2026. The item is subject to stringent cybersecurity requirements, mandating that offerors be certified as a CMMC Level 2 Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization, and must comply with the handling of Covered Defense Information. Technical and quality specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with the applicable revision determined by the solicitation or award date. Packaging must adhere to DLA procurement standards, and the technical data associated with this item is controlled under ITAR or EAR, prohibiting any export or disclosure to foreign persons without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce. Access to this controlled data is restricted to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DOD training on export-controlled data, and formal approval from DLA. The place of performance is Tracy, California, and the point of contact for inquiries is Russell Keiser.