GLOVES, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S

The Defense Logistics Agency, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Request for Quotation numbered SPE1C1-26-T-1253 for the procurement of 10 pairs of men’s and women’s gloves identified by NSN 8415-01-677-9240 under NAICS code 424350. The solicitation is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside and requires responses via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by June 8, 2026. Delivery is due within 20 days after order date, with FOB Destination terms and no variance in quantity permitted. The contract incorporates extensive compliance requirements including adherence to the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, prohibiting the use of foreign-sourced materials. Cybersecurity provisions mandate compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered defense information under FAR clauses 252.204-7012 and 52.240-93, with deviations issued in February 2026. The contractor must comply with hazardous materials handling regulations, including packaging according to FED-STD-313 and ASTM D3951, labeling in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, and MIL-STD-129 marking standards. Transportation by sea is governed by clause 252.247-7023, and all shipments require receiving reports and invoices submitted through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The contractor must maintain current SAM registration, provide a UEI and CAGE code, and certify regarding small business status, veteran ownership, and compliance with prohibitions on human trafficking and mandatory arbitration. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.246-1, and the contractor must submit a hazard warning label prior to award. The contract includes specific clauses addressing whistleblower protections, information disclosure, government work product control, and prevention of acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Payment terms require documentation in alignment with FAR 52.216-7, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. The acquisition may be awarded automatically if no first article test is required, and the HUBZone price evaluation preference may apply unless waived. All contractual obligations are subject to deviation 2026-O0025 for NIST 800-17