26--INNER TUBE,PNEUMATI

Solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-4764 is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of 2,473 pneumatic vehicular inner tubes (NSN 2610-00-089-5997) for the Department of Defense. The items must conform to technical specification ZZ-I-550 and feature a size of 06.90/6.00-9 with an off-center TR135 valve. This is a critical application item with a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months. The contract requires delivery to DLA Distribution San Diego within 41 days after receipt of order, with a required delivery date of September 15, 2026. Terms are FOB Destination, and invoicing must be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow. Strict quality and packaging standards apply, including compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R(3). Each tube must be partially inflated, folded to avoid sharp creases, and treated with powdered soapstone or talc to prevent adhesion. The contract explicitly prohibits the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware or packaging. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by August 24, 2026.