20--PLATE,MOUNTING

The contract solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-296H is for the procurement of 16 units of PLATE, MOUNTING with NSN 2040017163981 under a simplified acquisition process, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division. Delivery is required FOB destination to the designated receiving warehouse in Tracy, California, with a 264-day delivery window from the order date, targeting May 2, 2027. The quantity is strictly fixed with zero variance allowed, and inspection and acceptance occur at destination. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951, with all requirements superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements identified by R or I numbers, which take precedence. Labeling and marking must follow MIL-STD-129, and palletization must comply with RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements. The product is subject to a complete prohibition on Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, and any substitute chemicals require prior approval unless explicitly authorized by the specification. Bar-coding is mandated through MIL-STD-129 compliance, though specific symbology details are not provided. The contract requires electronic invoicing exclusively through WAWF, and cybersecurity protections are enforced via 252.204-7012, requiring safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting of cyber incidents. All offerors must possess a valid UEI and CAGE code, and representation of small business status or other socioeconomic categories is mandatory for eligibility. The clause 52.219-28 requires post-award small business representation, and affirmative responses to the covered telecommunications equipment clause trigger detailed disclosures of OEMs, suppliers, and equipment identifiers. The solicitation is conducted electronically via the DIBBS portal with a response deadline of August 10, 2026. Contract performance is governed by FAR 52.246-2 for destination inspection, and contractors must adhere to anti-trafficking, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and whistleblower protection clauses. No specific contract type is stated, but automated award under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach is likely implied. Payment is contingent upon electronic submission through WAWF and compliance with all contractual specifications, including the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies.