PAD, CUSHIONING

Solicitation SPE7L1-27-T-1699 is a fixed-price procurement issued by the DLA Weapons Support Land Supply Chain for 143 units of cushioning pads (NSN 5340-01-612-6549). The items are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility, with a need ship date of December 16, 2026, and a required delivery date of January 24, 2027. The contract specifies FOB Origin terms, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with a specific requirement for shelf-life marking code 32. The procurement is subject to strict export controls under ITAR and EAR, requiring contractors to have approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, prohibits the use of mercury in packaging, and requires the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing. Price evaluation preferences are available for certified HUBZone small businesses, and the government will not evaluate offers utilizing additive manufacturing.