SHIM

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting a single shim item identified by NSN 5365-01-666-9476 under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-595L, with responses due by August 3, 2026. The item is required for delivery to USS GERALD R FORD CVN 78 at FPO AE 09523, with a delivery window of 20 days after the issue date of July 26, 2026, under FOB destination terms. The procurement involves a quantity of one unit along with a secondary line item for six units, though pricing details are not provided, indicating that offerors must submit competitive pricing in their proposals. Compliance with stringent military packaging and marking standards is mandatory, including adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling with NIIN, CAGE code, and lot number, and RP001 for palletization using J-Bloks cushioning and enclosed boxes. Preservation requires a clean, dry method with no additional materials, vapor inhibitors, or desiccants. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of federal and defense acquisition regulations, with deviations applied to multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, emphasizing compliance with employment equity, human trafficking prevention, electronic verification of work eligibility, sustainable procurement, hazardous material safety, and cybersecurity protections under NIST SP 800-171. Shipping must occur via U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is secured and documented, with requirements to submit ocean bills of lading and confirm compliance. Contractors must provide representations regarding their unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and socioeconomic status, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment from prohibited Chinese entities. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government under FAR 52.246-2, requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all contractual obligations, including subcontracting, payment procedures, and safety notifications, are governed by referenced DFARS and FAR clauses that impose strict reporting, documentation, and compliance burdens. No evaluation factors, contract value, or award method is disclosed, indicating that award may be based on lowest price technically acceptable or similar criteria determined upon receipt of proposals.