25--PARTS KIT,BALL JOINT

This solicitation, numbered SPE7L4-26-U-1080, seeks the procurement of a Parts Kit, Ball Joint, identified by NSN 2530016685704 and OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC part number 4364830, under an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for a one-year period below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, with an estimated annual quantity of 12 KITs and a maximum contract value of $350,000. Delivery is required FOB Origin within 75 days after order placement, and all items must be supplied in new, unused condition—no used, reconditioned, remanufactured, or former government surplus items are acceptable. The unit of issue is KT (Kit), with zero variance allowed on quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point. Packaging and preservation must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, specifically Appendix D for kits, and palletization must adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). Marking requirements follow MIL-STD-129, with special marking code ZZ-ZZ indicating unique requirements, including proper labeling for any radioactive materials exceeding specified activity thresholds. All technical and quality standards are referenced through R or I numbers from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements accessible via the DLA website. The contract mandates strict adherence to cybersecurity and information safeguarding clauses including DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements with approved deviation 2026-O0025, and prohibits use of covered defense telecommunications equipment under DFARS 252.204-7018. Hazardous materials must be labeled per the Hazard Communication Standard unless exempt by other federal statutes, requiring submission of labels and MSDS before award. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is required, and payment instructions are tied to the resulting award's DoDAAC. The Government reserves the right to award based on price and other factors, potentially applying a HUBZone preference. Offerors must maintain current representations in SAM, confirm small business status, and certify compliance with whistleblower protections, export controls, and prohibitions on mandatory arbitration. Responses must be submitted via DIBBS by August 24, 2026, and only those with a minimum