GROMMET, NONMETALLIC

The contract solicitation SPE4A4-26-T-0177 seeks 110 nonmetallic grommets identified by NSN 5325-01-647-4817 for delivery to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with a strict delivery requirement of 230 days after award. The item must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, using Code 33 (Clean and Dry) with no preservation material, and must be marked and labeled in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and shipment labeling, while adhering to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The place of performance and acceptance is at the destination, and inspection will be performed by the government upon receipt under FAR 52.246-2. The contract is being procured under simplified acquisition procedures, with automated award anticipated, and all responses must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by July 24, 2026. FOB origin terms apply, meaning the contractor is responsible for transportation costs under the First Destination Transportation program. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal and defense-specific clauses addressing compliance with labor, environmental, and cybersecurity standards, including mandatory requirements for equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable product sourcing, hazardous material identification, and protection of contractor information systems. Specialized clauses prohibit hexavalent chromium use, restrict procurement from communist Chinese military companies, and require compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity assessments. Payment must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and electronic submission of receiving reports is required. Offerors must provide valid UEI and CAGE codes and make representations regarding small business status and socioeconomic certifications, though no specific size or status is disclosed. Safety data sheets for hazardous materials must be submitted, and compliance with all applicable DFARS and FAR provisions is mandatory. While pricing details are absent from the solicitation, the contract is structured as a fixed-price supply contract with no option quantities specified, and no formal evaluation factors or weights are outlined, suggesting a potential lowest price technically acceptable approach. No formal Section J list of attachments or Section M evaluation factors are provided in the documentation.