GLOVES, COMBAT

The contract is for the procurement of 20 pairs of combat gloves, model GVMP-B72-011 by Mechanix Wear LLC, identified by NSN 8415017292262, under solicitation SPE1C1-26-T-1167 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through the C and T Supply Chain. Delivery is required FOB destination to the National Guard Aviation Support Facility in Williamstown, West Virginia, within 20 calendar days after order placement, with an original delivery target date of May 19, 2026. The quantity is fixed with no variance allowed, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, using clean and dry preservation methods without additional materials, and all items must be palletized per DLA’s RP001 requirements. Marking must follow MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required, and barcodes must be applied as mandated for DOD shipments. Shipment must be transported by traceable means only, excluding parcel post, and electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow is mandatory for payment processing. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal and defense acquisition regulations, including FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity, subcontracting, inspection, default, and payment systems. Key cybersecurity requirements include compliance with NIST SP 800-171, submission of an assessment score via SPRS, and adherence to safeguarding protocols for covered defense information. Prohibitions on the use of Chinese military-connected telecommunications equipment and hexavalent chromium are enforced, and all hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with OSHA and federal standards. The contractor must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and affirm socioeconomic status if claiming small business or other set-aside programs. No pricing is listed in the contract line item, but payment instructions and administrative details are referenced, with Ryan Zarkowski identified as the primary point of contact. The contract is structured as a fixed-price vehicle under a simplified acquisition process, with all terms and conditions subject to deviation 2026-00038, and no attachments or evaluation factors beyond the basic requirements are included.