PACKING ASSEMBLY

This contract is a small business set-aside solicitation under the Defense Logistics Agency, issued as an indefinite-delivery contract with a maximum value of $350,000 and an estimated quantity of 93 units of a packing assembly identified by NSN 5330-01-270-1629. The solicitation, numbered SPE7L1-26-U-0476, was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, and is governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, including specific clauses related to small business representation, equal opportunity, employment eligibility, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, and cybersecurity compliance under NIST SP 800-171. All deliverables must comply with stringent military packaging standards, primarily MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, requiring specific materials such as grease-proof bags, jute cushioning, and sealed boxes, with UV-protected sealing for certain NSNs. Packaging must adhere to DLA’s RP001 guidelines and include proper labeling, barcoding with data matrix codes, and hazard communication in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS 252.223-7001. Items must be shipped FOB origin, with transportation to a U.S. location included in pricing for international vendors, and delivery timelines are governed by a 68-day ADO window upon order issuance. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government under FAR 52.246-1, and all invoicing must be processed electronically through WAWF. The contract requires full compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referencing “R” and “I” numbers, and mandates accurate representations of small business status and Unique Entity ID in SAM. Cybersecurity protections for covered defense information, restrictions on prohibited telecommunications equipment, and ethical constraints on former DoD officials are among the special requirements incorporated. No detailed evaluation factors or pricing details are provided in the solicitation, indicating the award will likely be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, with technical compliance serving as the threshold for award.