SHAFT, SHOULDERED

The solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8952 is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside for the procurement of six shafts, shoulderered, identified by NSN 3040-01-497-9450, issued under an indefinite delivery contract framework by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. The contract requires compliance with stringent technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List, including packaging and preservation per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking and bar-coding in accordance with MIL-STD-129, with specific preservation methods defined as Method 10, Dry Cleaning 1, Preservation Material 00, and Wrapping Material JA. The item is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, mandating strict adherence to DFARS 252.225-7048, limiting access to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed training on handling DOD export-controlled data, and formal DLA authorization. Delivery is required within 67 days after order issuance on an FOB Origin basis, with performance subject to destination inspection by the government per FAR 52.246-2. Payment must be processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, with invoices and receiving reports submitted as appropriate for fixed-price line items. The contract includes multiple mandatory clauses related to cybersecurity, labor, safety, and compliance, such as NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, safeguarding of contractor information systems, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and toxic materials, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements. Offerors must affirm their status as a Women-Owned Small Business through SAM.gov and provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code, and must also address representations regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment or services if applicable. Hazardous materials delivered under this contract must be labeled in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, with prior approval from the Contracting Officer required for any non-exempt hazardous labels. Ocean transportation must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained, and all shipments require documentation including ocean bills of lading. Proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by August 7, 2026, and must comply with the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105, though no specific page limits or volume structure is detailed. The estimated contract value is