GLOVES, COMBAT

The contract is for the procurement of 10 pairs of combat gloves, item number GVMP-B72-012, manufacturer Mechanix Wear LLC, with NSN 8415-01-729-2264, under solicitation SPE1C1-26-T-1182 issued by the Department of Defense’s C and T Supply Chain. Delivery is required within 20 days after order placement, with a mandatory delivery date of May 20, 2026, to the National Guard Aviation Support Facility in Williamstown, West Virginia, under FOB Destination terms. The quantity is fixed with no variance permitted, and inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery point. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using packaging code U, with each unit container holding 10 gloves, and intermediate packaging designated as E5. Preservation is accomplished through CLNG/DRY method, with no wrap or cushioning materials used. Palletization must adhere to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, and all markings must follow MIL-STD-129 with no special marking codes required. Barcoding must use UCC-128 or ITF-14 formats, and shipments must be sent via traceable freight methods, excluding parcel post. The supply chain and logistics procedures require strict compliance with federal regulations including OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses for safeguarding information systems, hazardous material labeling, and cybersecurity. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and requires contractors to maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration with a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code. Offerors must also submit representations regarding small business status, socioeconomic certifications, and any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contracting officer is Ryan Zarkowski of DLA Troop Support, and all submissions must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of May 29, 2026. No contract value is specified due to absence of unit pricing data, and while multiple DFARS clauses related to compliance, safety, labor, and intellectual property are incorporated, no evaluation factors or award criteria are detailed in the solicitation.