KIT, POLY BR

The contract solicits one unit of a KIT, POLY BR, identified by NSN 3805015536640 and part number CATERPILLAR INC 11083 P/N 5627622, under solicitation SPE8EE-26-T-2311, issued by DLA Troop Support. Delivery is required within 20 days of award, with an original delivery date of August 11, 2026, and the item must be shipped FOB origin. The place of delivery is Camp Pendleton, California, with distinct addresses provided for parcel post and freight shipping; parcel post is expressly prohibited, and all shipments must be traceable. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, but the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements takes precedence, and all items must be marked and labeled in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including any revisions adopted during the contract term. Palletization shall adhere to RP001: DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, and the unit of issue and quantity per unit pack must match contractual specifications. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, with FAR 52.246-46-1 applicable. The solicitation is designated as a small business set-aside and is subject to automated award under the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105, provided it meets all pass/fail gates. Offers are ineligible if the item is produced via additive manufacturing or if a Safety Data Sheet is not submitted prior to award. The contractor must comply with DFARS 252.223-7001 and the Hazard Communication Standard for any hazardous materials, including labeling requirements and exceptions under federal statutes. All offerors must validate their representations in SAM, including small business status, and declare if they will provide covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including cybersecurity safeguards, whistleblower rights, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and NIST SP 800-171 compliance. Invoicing must be processed electronically via Wide Area Workflow, with payment and administrative DoDAACs to be determined upon award. Quotations must be submitted via DIBBS by close of business on August 20, 2026, with Philip Ferrara as the point