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The contract pertains to the procurement of 113 units of a knobby item identified by NSN 5355-01-119-6437 under solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4442, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency. It is structured as an indefinite-delivery contract with a guaranteed minimum of 16 units and a maximum contract value of $350,000, with deliveries required within 136 days after direction is issued. The item is subject to strict export controls under ITAR or EAR, meaning technical data associated with it cannot be disclosed to foreign persons, including foreign national employees or subsidiaries, without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce, and only contractors certified under the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program, trained in DOD export-controlled data handling, and approved by DLA may access such data. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to ASTM D3951 and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with palletization governed by RP001 and labeling conforming to MIL-STD-129, including specific markings for radioactive materials exceeding thresholds of 0.002 microcuries per gram or 0.01 microcuries total activity. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 unless regulated by other federal statutes, with non-covered hazardous substances requiring prior label approval. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination by the Government under FAR 52.246-1, and invoicing must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract requires compliance with various federal acquisition regulations including those on combating human trafficking, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and cybersecurity safeguards per NIST SP 800-171. Offerors must represent their small business status and socioeconomic designations in SAM, and provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code if involved in covered defense telecommunications equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by the deadline of August 3, 2026, with no physical submissions accepted. Payment terms are tied to FOB Origin, and no specific unit pricing is set; historical unit prices range from $9.99 to $49.99 but are not contractual. The contract includes clauses on accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, and pricing of modifications, with compliance monitored by the contracting officer