MARKER, IDENTIFICATION

The contract solicitation SPE8E5-26-T-3860 from DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN seeks the procurement of 123 units of a flammable identification marker measuring six inches high, featuring a lusterless white legend on a red background, with part number 7690001384125 and technical specification compliance to MIL-DTL-43719/2B and MIL-DTL-43719D(1). Delivery is required within 133 days after award to the designated facility in Tracy, California, with FOB Destination terms applying. The item has a mandatory 24-month non-extendable shelf life classified as Type I Code M, requiring precise marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and special code 32 for shelf-life identification. Packaging must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, with preservation method CLNG/DRY:1 and no preservation, wrapping, or cushioning materials used unless absolutely necessary, with a directive to avoid plastics wherever contractually permitted. Palletization must comply with DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, and all labeling and barcoding must conform to MIL-STD-129 for machine readability and Government identification compliance. The contract incorporates multiple federal and defense acquisition regulations including FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity safeguards, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, hazardous material identification, sustainable procurement, and system maintenance, all with specified deviations under 2026-00038 or similar codes. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination by Government personnel. Payment is to be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and all submissions must be made electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the August 17, 2026 deadline. No pricing data is populated in the CLIN structure, but the unit quantity is fixed with zero variance allowed. The requirement explicitly excludes plastics for packaging materials where feasible, mandates compliance with hazard communication standards for any applicable substances, and enforces strict adherence to the unique entity identifier and CAGE code reporting obligations during offer submission. The solicitation is open to small business concerns under socioeconomic programs including HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB, and SDVOSB, though no set-aside is formally designated. Failure to