PARTS KIT, BALL JOIN

The contract solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-9489 seeks the procurement of 211,000 kits of ball joint parts under NSN 2530-01-474-5785, with additional line items bringing the total quantity to 10,616 kits across three CLINs, though pricing details are not provided. All items must be delivered within 150 days of award to the designated destination in Albany, Georgia, with FOB origin terms transferring risk of loss to the government upon shipment from the contractor’s facility. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, requiring unit containers labeled “1 KT,” sealed preservation using MOP 33 for critical components and MOP 31 for rubber parts, and prohibition of commercial packaging. All loose hardware must be individually packaged to prevent loss or corrosion, and each kit must include a parts list and assembly instructions. Bar-coding must comply with MIL-STD-129, incorporating SSCC and GTIN data. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and applicable federal statutes, with manufacturers required to submit material safety data sheets and confirm labeling exemptions prior to contract award. Radioactive materials, if present, must be marked per MIL-STD-129. Cybersecurity is mandated through DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 assessments. All invoices must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and the contractor must maintain an active UEI and CAGE code. Offerors must certify size status and socioeconomic status, including eligibility for small business categories, and disclose any involvement in joint ventures or provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contract implements multiple FAR and DFARS clauses requiring compliance with SAM maintenance, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity reporting, supply chain restrictions, and government property handling. The solicitation closes on May 20, 2026, with submissions permitted only through the DIBBS portal, and the award will likely be made as a firm-fixed-price contract under simplified acquisition procedures.