ENGINE BLOCK ASSEMB

The contract solicits the procurement of 44 diesel engine block assemblies under NSN 2815-01-532-3701 through the Defense Logistics Agency’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. The solicitation, issued under SPE7LX-26-U-8545, requires delivery 114 days after award with FOB origin terms and is structured as an indefinite delivery contract with a guaranteed minimum of six units and a maximum ceiling value of $350,000. The technical specifications are governed by extensive military standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R for packaging, preservation, and marking, with strict requirements for desiccant use, corrosion prevention, non-hazardous materials, serial number labeling, and machine-readable barcoding. The items must be sealed and properly immobilized to ensure serviceability upon arrival, with all packaging undergoing validation per ASTM D4169 Distribution Cycle 18. Technical data associated with the item is controlled under ITAR or EAR regulations, restricted to contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status and completed training on handling defense-controlled data. Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 is mandated, alongside CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors, and cybersecurity safeguards are reinforced through multiple FAR and DFARS clauses applying deviation 2026-00038. The contract includes comprehensive clauses on equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazard communication, and whistleblower protections, while prohibiting the use of ozone-depleting substances. All deliveries are subject to destination inspection and acceptance by the government using FAR 52.246-2, with invoicing restricted to WAWF. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS BSM by July 20, 2026, and must align with the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions. Offerors must represent their small business status, UEI and CAGE codes, and disclose any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Pricing is not specified in the solicitation but is inferred from historical data with estimated unit values between $9,600 and $10,500, resulting in an estimated total value range of $57,600 to $350,000