NONMETALLIC SPECIAL

The contract specifies the procurement of a nonmetallic special component manufactured per Lockheed-Georgia Standard LS 5706, using material that complies with Lockheed Standard Material Specification STM 23-402, Class 1, Grade 50. A total of 67 linear yards are required, with delivery due 167 days after order placement to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, under FOB Destination terms. The item is governed by stringent export control regulations under ITAR or EAR, restricting any disclosure or transfer of related technical data to foreign persons, domestically or abroad, and mandating compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048. Access to this controlled data is limited to DLA contractors who hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, have completed mandatory training on handling export-controlled technical data, and have received explicit DLA authorization. The solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under number SPE8E5-26-T-3854, requires electronic submission via the DIBBS portal with responses due by August 17, 2026, and operates under an automated award process, implying a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation approach. Packaging and marking must conform strictly to MIL-STD-129, with non-hazardous materials packed per ASTM D3951 and hazardous materials in accordance with FED-STD-313 and TQ IP025, including proper hazardous communication labeling per OSHA standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with zero non-conformances required in sampled lots, and all technical data is subject to safeguarding requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012, necessitating CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessment organizations. The contract incorporates comprehensive FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment equity, combating human trafficking, eligibility verification, sustainable product preferences, cybersecurity protections, prohibited materials including hexavalent chromium, restrictions on foreign military suppliers, whistleblower protections, electronic invoicing via WAWF, and subcontracting compliance. No pricing details are provided in the CLIN structure, and the total contract value remains unspecified. Payment is to be processed through the Department of Defense’s WAWF system, and contractors must represent their small business status—including HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, and SDVOSB eligibility—as part of eligibility determinations, though no formal evaluation factor weighting is disclosed. All deliver