HORN, LOUDSPEAKER

The contract is for the procurement of 62 horn loudspeakers under NSN 5965-01-711-0067 via an indefinite-delivery contract with a guaranteed minimum of nine units and a maximum contracted value of $350,000. The solicitation, numbered SPE7M1-26-U-4828, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334310 and is being managed by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Maritime Supply Chain. Offers must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by the August 6, 2026 deadline, with delivery required within 90 days of award. The contract is intended for automated award under a lowest price technically acceptable basis, emphasizing price competitiveness alongside strict compliance with technical and packaging standards. All supplies must meet DLA packaging requirements including RP001 for palletization and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, which mandate inclusion of NSN, contract data, and government identification on all packages. Hazardous materials must follow TQ Requirement IP025 and FED-STD-313, while non-hazardous items must adhere to ASTM D3951, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over all other standards. Government identification must be removed from any non-accepted items returned by the contractor. The contract includes a comprehensive suite of federal and defense acquisition regulations, particularly emphasizing compliance with employment standards, trafficking prevention, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, safeguarding of information systems, and subcontractor payment acceleration for small businesses. A key requirement is the U.S.-flag vessel provision, mandating that ocean shipments be transported on U.S.-flagged vessels unless waived, with contractors required to provide a formal representation on their final invoice or face payment rejection. Contract performance must occur within the continental United States under FOB origin terms, with deliveries directed to varying destinations via individual task orders. Invoicing is mandatory through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all offerors must provide a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, along with self-certification of small business status and any applicable socioeconomic designations such as WOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB. The use of used, reconditioned, or surplus government items is prohibited, and quotations must remain valid for 90 days. No unit pricing is specified, and quantities are estimates only, with financial obligations triggered solely upon