NOSE BUD SMALL

Solicitation SPE8E5-26-Q-0421 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by DLA Troop Support for the procurement of 199 units of Nose Bud Small, identified by NSN 4240-01-663-8966. The items are designated as critical application items and must conform to specific technical data, including Basic Drawing 81361 72008-34 Revision D and associated Quality Assurance Plans. A key requirement is that the items contain components that must conform to source control drawings, and offerors must provide components from approved sources. Delivery is required within 120 days after order, with shipping terms set as FOB Destination Other. The contract incorporates stringent quality and technical standards, including lot numbering per MIL-STD-1168 and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Packaging must follow DLA requirements, specifically RP001, with detailed specifications for item weight and dimensions. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow system and compliance with CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity standards. Offerors must also adhere to various DFARS and FAR clauses regarding the Buy American Act, trade agreements, and the prohibition of certain foreign telecommunications equipment. Quotations were due by September 3, 2026, to the DLA Troop Support office in Philadelphia.