56--LUMBER,NON-WOOD,TIMBER

The contract solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-4169 seeks 800 units of non-wood timber, identified by NSN 5675-01-591-4344, to be delivered to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, within 35 days after order issuance, with an original need ship date of April 13, 2026. Delivery terms specify FOB ORIGIN, meaning risk and responsibility transfer to the government upon shipment from the contractor’s location, and acceptance and inspection will occur at the destination. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes ASTM D3951 packaging standards and mandates compliance with RP001 for palletization and RQ011 for removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. Covered Defense Information requirements apply under RD003, and all materials must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and 2D Data Matrix barcoding. Hazardous materials must comply with DFARS 252.223-7001 and 29 CFR 1910.1200, including proper hazard communication labels, and contractors must complete a blank table identifying hazardous substances. Packaging must conform to approved standards and ensure the integrity of items during transport, with preservation methods dictated by the DLA Master List. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, many modified by deviations including 2026-00038 and 2026-00025, covering cybersecurity safeguarding, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable procurement, hazardous material handling, export controls, and prohibitions on procurement from Communist Chinese military companies. Contractors are required to submit payment requests and receiving reports electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, with no paper or alternative invoicing methods permitted. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the August 20, 2026 deadline, with no exceptions. Compliance with UEI and CAGE code disclosure is mandatory for socioeconomic certifications, including certifications for small business status, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB/EDWOSB, or 8(a) participation, and any affirmative response regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment or joint venture participation triggers detailed reporting obligations. The contract does not specify pricing, and the estimated