53--HOLDER,SPRING

This contract, issued under solicitation number SPE7LX-26-U-8922 by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate, is a small business set-aside for the procurement of 40 HOLDER, SPRING units identified by NSN 5340-01-381-9924, with a maximum estimated value of $350,000. Delivery is required within 116 days after award, with FOB Origin terms applying, and delivery locations will be specified per individual order under an indefinite-delivery framework. The contract incorporates extensive technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes other standards such as ASTM D3951. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N for shipping labels and Unique Item Identification (UID), while hazardous materials must adhere to FED-STD-313 and 29 CFR 1910.1200, with labeling and safety data sheets submitted prior to award. The use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, and all substitute chemicals require prior approval unless explicitly permitted by specification. The contract mandates stringent cybersecurity compliance, requiring the contractor to maintain a current CMMC Level 2 certification issued by a certified third-party assessment organization and to implement controls per NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard Covered Defense Information, as governed by DFARS clauses 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997. Export-controlled technical data subject to ITAR or EAR restrictions applies, and access is limited to contractors with approved JCP certification, completed DLA training, and authorization. All payment requests must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and compliance with clauses on employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, and hazardous material handling is required. The solicitation permits no deviations from these cybersecurity, export control, and environmental prohibitions, and compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 and 252.247-7023 ensures adherence to export regulations and mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for sea transport. The evaluation process and award basis are not detailed in the available text, but the contract is subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination point, with the contractor bearing full responsibility