HOOK, SLIP

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting 13,000 units of a commercial off-the-shelf hook, slip item identified by NSN 4030-01-685-7504 under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-309H, with proposals due by August 3, 2026. The contract is issued under the NAICS code 423840, with delivery required to W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN in Tracy, California, by December 8, 2026, under FOB Origin terms. The item must be delivered in compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging and preservation standards, including cold/dry preservation with no cushioning materials, and marked per MIL-STD-129 with mandatory data matrix barcodes. The contractor must ensure hazardous materials are properly labeled according to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and provide Safety Data Sheets where applicable. The government will conduct inspection and acceptance at the destination point using zero-based sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, requiring zero critical defects. Payment will be processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with invoicing tied to receipt of goods. The contract incorporates a full suite of FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessments, subcontractor reporting, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contract type is to be determined but is likely firm-fixed-price. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code and complete socioeconomic status representations, including small business, HUBZone, or veteran-owned designations if claimed. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DIBBS portal, and the contract prohibits unauthorized obligations while mandating that any changes to pricing be handled under specific modification procedures. No specific contract value is listed, and no evaluation factors or award criteria are disclosed in the available documentation, suggesting a possible LPTA procurement based on standard DLA automated acquisition procedures.