MOBILITY TOWBAR, ISU

The contract solicitation for a MOBILITY TOWBAR, ISU (NSN 8145-01-385-7290) is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation number SPE8ED-26-T-1178 with a response deadline of August 6, 2026. The item is to be delivered FOB Origin to Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at the origin point. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement consistent with DLA’s Master Solicitation Revision 105, and award is likely based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology due to the absence of detailed evaluation factors or weighting criteria. The sole line item specifies one unit with no listed unit price, though historical costs suggest a prior value of approximately $1,925.12; however, actual pricing must be submitted by offerors and is not confirmed in the solicitation. Compliance with stringent federal and defense regulations is mandatory across packaging, labeling, safety, cybersecurity, and supply chain integrity. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with marking strictly following MIL-STD-129 including barcoding, and hazardous materials requiring compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and submission of hazard labels and safety data sheets prior to award. Radioactive material deliveries necessitate advance notification to the Contracting Officer. The contractor is bound by multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity (252.204-7012), trafficking in persons (52.222-50), employment eligibility verification (52.222-54), sustainable products (52.223-23), and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and hexavalent chromium. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is mandatory for payment, and the contractor must maintain a current UEI and CAGE code in SAM.gov, with affirmative representations required for small business status and socioeconomic categories. All submissions must be made electronically through DIBBS, and no paper or alternative media are accepted. The contract imposes no options, key personnel requirements, or security clearances, but enforces robust information safeguarding and whistleblower protections throughout performance.