GLOVES, COMBAT

The contract solicits 20 pairs of combat gloves, part number GVMP-B72-010 from Mechanix Wear LLC, identified by NSN 8415-01-729-2261, under solicitation SPE1C1-26-T-1166 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through its C and T Supply Chain office. Delivery is required within 20 calendar days of order placement to the National Guard Aviation Support Facility in Williamstown, West Virginia, with FOB Destination terms, meaning risk and responsibility transfer only upon arrival at the final destination. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the delivery point, with no tolerance for quantity variance—exactly 20 units must be delivered. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, using Packaging Code U, with units preserved through cleaning and drying, no additional preservation or cushioning materials, and unit containers packaged in intermediate containers labeled as E5 with no specific quantity. Palletization follows DLA Procedure RP001, and all markings adhere to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required. Shipment must use traceable freight methods; parcel post is prohibited. The contract references multiple mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including those related to equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguards, subcontracting, inspection, and transportation by sea, all modified under deviation 2026-00038 unless otherwise noted. DFARS clauses impose restrictions on hexavalent chromium, prohibit procurement from communist Chinese military companies, require electronic payment submission via WAWF, and mandate NIST SP 800-171 compliance for information systems security. The solicitation requires offerors to maintain active SAM registration, provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and affirm their small business status or otherwise, with additional disclosures needed if providing covered telecommunications equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System by May 28, 2026, with no alternative submission methods accepted. Despite detailed technical and logistical requirements, specific pricing information is not included, indicating the solicitation is for competitive quote submission, with award likely based on lowest price technically acceptable or similar criteria not explicitly stated. Payment will be processed through WAWF, and contract administration is overseen by Ryan Zarkowski, with no designated COR, COTR, or PCO named in the