53--PACKING ASSEMBLY

The contract solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-097W seeks the procurement of 255 units of Packing Assembly, Part Number 721JMT-160-T, manufactured by Greene Tweed and Co., with the NSN 5330-00-505-1693. The item is excluded from the First Destination Packaging Program and is not eligible for Standard Commercial Packaging, requiring compliance with strict military and DLA packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and MIL-DTL-117 Type II, Class C, Style 1 for UV-sensitive materials. Preservation must follow the CLNG/DRY:1 method with no additional materials specified. The item must be free of asbestos as defined in Fed-Std-313, and all hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 unless exempt under specific federal acts, with required Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award. Delivery is required to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with a delivery deadline of 109 days ADO and an original shipment date of October 20, 2026. The contract mandates electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and all shipments must be palletized and marked in accordance with DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001) and MIL-STD-129. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, particularly emphasizing cybersecurity and supply chain integrity. Contractors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 requirements for safeguarding covered defense information, adhere to the prohibition on hexavalent chromium and toxic materials, and follow restrictions on acquiring defense telecommunications equipment from sanctioned Chinese entities. Subcontracting for commercial products is governed by specific deviations, and small business participation is subject to eligibility verification and socioeconomic certifications. The contract requires representations for Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, size status, and joint venture participation where applicable. The evaluation approach appears to prioritize technical acceptability and compliance over non-price factors, consistent with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, though not explicitly designated. Payment will be processed through the Department of Defense Activity Address Code system, and the offeror must submit proposals electronically via DIBBS by the deadline of July 21, 2026,