SLE EVE, EXPANSION MA

The contract solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-2107, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, seeks the procurement of 3 pallets of expansion mandrel sleeves, identified by NSN 3460013761683 and part number TD761H-5116, from approved suppliers including The Boeing Company and Fatigue Technology, Inc. The requirement is for a fixed-price delivery under a simplified acquisition process, with delivery due 26 days after order date, FOB origin, and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination facility in San Diego, California. Each pallet contains 50 units, with a uniform unit of issue and packaging requirement specified as QUP 001, and all packaging must conform to ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129 labeling, and DLA’s RP001 packaging standards, with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements taking precedence over any general standards. The contract explicitly prohibits foreign-sourced materials unless disclosed, mandates compliance with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, and requires adherence to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls for safeguarding controlled unclassified information, including readiness for a medium or high assessment by the Department of Defense. All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management and capable of submitting electronic invoices and receiving reports via the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with mandatory electronic representations and certifications updated within the past year, including disclosures related to foreign ownership, covered telecommunications equipment, and trade agreement eligibility. The quotation must be submitted through the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System prior to the closing date, and offerors are strongly encouraged to provide quantity ranges to enhance procurement flexibility. No small business set-aside applies, and contractors must not be suspended or debarred. Additionally, the contract incorporates provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements, restrictions on foreign purchases, and requirements for submission of Material Safety Data Sheets when hazardous materials are involved, with all contractual obligations governed by the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 104 and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses dated through February 2026.