GLOVES, ANTI-VIBRATI

This solicitation under contract number SPE8E6-26-T-4029 seeks the procurement of 14 pairs of anti-vibration gloves designated by NSN 4240-01-577-0568 and part number US40820, with approved suppliers being USA SEWING INC and IMPACTO PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS INC. The requirement is for a simplified acquisition governed by the Defense Logistics Agency Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105, dated May 20, 2026, and all technical and quality specifications are bound by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes any conflicting commercial standards such as ASTM D3951. Delivery is required FOB Origin for transportation under the First Destination Transportation program, with the final destination being the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and performance must be completed within 167 days of award, with an original required delivery date of October 13, 2026. Inspection and acceptance are to occur at the destination point, and the contract mandates full compliance with MIL-STD-129 for packaging and labeling, RP001 for palletization, and FED-STD-313 for hazardous material handling, while requiring adherence to the Hazard Communication Standard for any hazardous content. The contract enforces multiple mandatory DFARS and FAR clauses regarding cybersecurity, whistleblower protections, trafficking in persons, small business compliance, export controls, and prohibition of hexavalent chromium and covered defense telecommunications equipment, among others. All offers must be submitted via the DIBBS portal prior to the August 17, 2026 deadline, and offers relying on additive manufacturing are ineligible for award. Contractors must maintain current SAM.gov representations, submit required Safety Data Sheets prior to award, and comply with Buy American and Berry Amendment requirements given the $150,000 reduction in the Berry Amendment threshold. Payment processing must occur electronically through WAWF in accordance with DFARS clauses, and the Government retains full rights to inspect, accept, or reject supplies at the destination. The contract includes no pricing detail, and the award may be automated if no first article testing is required, with preference potentially applied under the HUBZone program unless waived. The primary point of contact for the procurement is John Lieb of DLA Troop Support Construction & Equipment.