LUMBER, SOFTWOOD, DIM

Delivery order SPE8E626F1074, issued on June 29, 2026, is a small business set-aside award granted to S & S Forest Products, LLC under the broader IDIQ contract SPE8E622D0042. The order is valued at $7,815.60 for the procurement of various softwood lumber, including dimensional and board lumber across five line items. These materials are destined for the Naval Oceanographic Office at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, with a required delivery timeframe of 14 days for softwood lumber. The contract mandates strict quality and technical specifications, requiring lumber to be Grade 2, rough surfaced, and kiln-dried or heat-treated with a visible HT stamp from an ALSC-accredited agency. Moisture content must not exceed 19 percent, and green lumber requires water-based, mercury-free anti-stain treatment. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and RP001 standards, and delivery drivers must meet US citizenship requirements. Administration is managed by DLA Troop Support, with invoicing processed exclusively through the Wide Area Workflow system. The award was determined based on a best value trade-off, prioritizing delivery speed for urgent requirements over the lowest price. The contractor must also maintain compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards for handling covered defense information.