GLOVES, ANTI-VIBRATION

The contract is for the procurement of 100 units of anti-vibration gloves with NSN 4240-01-577-0574, sourced from approved suppliers IMPACTO PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS INC and USA SEWING INC, both with part number US40850. The requirement is issued under solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-4167, with a response deadline of August 20, 2026, and delivery required within 35 days of award, targeting a final delivery date of September 7, 2026. The contract specifies FOB origin pricing with destination inspection and acceptance, where all goods must be packaged according to DLA standards, including MIL-STD-129 labeling, and palletization per RP001. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials or TQ requirement IP025 if classified as hazardous under FED-STD-313, with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over all other standards. All items must be shipped to the designated DLA distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The purchase is subject to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with a reduced threshold of $150,000, and any non-domestic material requires full disclosure. The contract is designated as a DX- or DO-rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Cybersecurity requirements are mandatory, including compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents, with additional clauses governing whistleblower protections, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on telecommunications equipment from certain Chinese entities. Contractors must register with DLA’s AMPS system to access VSM and ship to DLA, and electronic invoicing via WAWF is required. Participation is limited to vendors who do not use additive manufacturing unless explicitly authorized, and submission must occur exclusively through DIBBS. The offeror must submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award or risk disqualification, and the solicitation may result in an automated award if no first article testing is required. HUBZone pricing preferences apply, and all offerors must complete required representations on business size, socioeconomic status, and compliance with labor, environmental, and procurement integrity regulations including the Trafficking in Persons, Employment Eligibility Verification, and Equal Opportunity provisions.