GLOVES, COLD WEATHER

The contract solicitation SPE1C1-26-T-1160 is for the procurement of 20,000 units of Cold Weather Gloves, identified by NSN 8415-01-729-3823 and manufacturer part number CWGSIM-B72-010 from MECHANIX WEAR LLC, under a fixed-price contract with delivery required FOB Destination within 20 days of order placement, with an original required delivery date of May 18, 2026. The delivery destination is the National Guard Aviation Support Facility at 387 Aviation Drive, Williamstown, WV 26187-7952, and all shipments must be traceable via approved means, excluding parcel post. Packaging must fully comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, utilizing a cold/dry preservation method with no preservative or wrapping materials, and each unit container is designated as type 10 with intermediate containers coded E5 and a packaging code of U. Marking on all shipping containers must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129, including standardized barcoding, government property identification, and consignee information, with no special marking required. The government will inspect and accept the goods at the destination, exercising authority under FAR 52.246-2, and invoicing must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses covering contractual compliance, including equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and security requirements for safeguarding covered defense information systems under NIST SP 800-171. The contractor must complete all required representations regarding small business status, UEI and CAGE codes, and disclose any use of covered defense telecommunications equipment, though no affirmative responses are present in the solicitation. Payment terms include accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and potential levies on payments, with no contract value provided as unit pricing is not specified. The solicitation is managed by the C and T Supply Chain under the Department of Defense and is electronically submitted through DIBBS with a closing date of May 26, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 315210 and is subject to all applicable federal and military logistics, packaging, marking, and safety standards without option quantities or modifications noted.