LOADER, GUN

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting 48 units of a gun loader identified by NSN 1010-01-129-1233 through solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-878N, with responses due by August 6, 2026. The contract is classified under NAICS code 332994 and is issued under federal acquisition regulations with numerous DFARS and FAR clauses incorporated, including requirements for sustainable products, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, electronic payment submissions via WAWF, cybersecurity safeguards per NIST SP 800-171, and prohibition on acquiring defense items from Communist Chinese military companies. The contractor must comply with military packaging standards MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking requirements per MIL-STD-129, using specific packaging and preservation codes, and adhere to DLA’s RP001 palletization guidelines. Acceptance of the product occurs at the origin through the Defense Contract Management Agency, with inspections governed by MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, and ISO 9001, ensuring zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified. The delivery terms are FOB destination, meaning the contractor bears transportation costs and risks until the government-designated delivery point is reached. A First Article Test is required but not separately priced. All offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, represent their small business status if applicable, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment under clause 252.204-7016. The contract includes provisions for deviation from standard clauses, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and mandatory cybersecurity incident reporting. No pricing details are currently available in the solicitation, and no formal evaluation factors or Section C statement of work are documented in the provided material.