HUB, GEAR

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting seven units of the HUB, GEAR (NSN 4310-00-956-9227) under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-285X, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026. The contract requires delivery of the items FOB Origin to Tracy, California, within 88 days of award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The solicitation mandates strict adherence to military packaging standards, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirement RP001, with preservation method Class 31 (clean and dry) and no preservation materials. Marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including 2D Data Matrix barcodes on unit and intermediate containers, and hazard communication per DFARS 252.223-7001 and 29 CFR 1910.1200, requiring pre-award submission of hazard labels and Safety Data Sheets for any non-exempt hazardous materials. The items are subject to Buy American and Berry Amendment restrictions, with material sourcing subject to domestic content requirements and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and mercury as defined by NAVSEA 5100-003D and DFARS clauses. All contractors must comply with cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding controls for covered defense information, and must use U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport unless granted a waiver. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contractor is responsible for ensuring all items are ready for government inspection at the final delivery point. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, affirm their small business or other socioeconomic status if claiming set-aside eligibility, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous materials, payment terms, subcontracting, changes, defaults, and prohibitions on child labor and mandatory arbitration. Contract type, unit pricing, and total value are not specified, and no formal evaluation factors or attachments are provided in the solicitation, indicating a simplified acquisition likely intended for lowest price technically acceptable award. All proposals must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System, and communications should be directed to Steven Chom