PLATE, METAL

The contract pertains to the procurement of 51 metal plates identified by part number 60205469-00 and NSN 9515251604478 under solicitation SPE8E4-26-T-1967, issued by the Department of Defense’s DDSP New Cumberland Facility. Delivery is required FOB origin with a lead time of 167 days after order, with a need ship date of February 1, 2027, and a required delivery deadline of February 10, 2027. The item must be delivered to a specified distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, including palletization and preservation standards, while marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, incorporating a 2D Data Matrix barcode and the special marking code ZZ for contract-specific requirements. Hazard communication standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200 apply, requiring proper labeling of hazardous materials and submission of safety data sheets prior to delivery. The contract mandates compliance with Defense Department cybersecurity protocols, including a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and the safeguarding of covered defense information under FAR 52.240-93, with applicable deviations noted. The acquisition is subject to simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 52.213-4 and is classified as a fixed-price contract with no allowance for quantity variances. Payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and contractors must maintain an active Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code in the System for Award Management. The solicitation requires offerors to represent their small business status and socioeconomic certifications, including WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a), with associated joint venture disclosures if applicable. No formal evaluation factors or weights are provided, but the reference to potential automated award suggests a price-centric approach, likely under LPTA criteria. All submissions must be made electronically via DIBBS by August 17, 2026, with no attachments required beyond standard regulatory clauses and references to external DLA and military standards.