17--SPINDLE,SELECTOR VA

The solicitation SPE7M2-26-Q-0689 is a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336413 for the procurement of 23 units of NSN 1720013069464, SPINDLE, SELECTOR VA, with delivery split across four line items: 20 units due 300 days after award, and three additional units—each individually accounted for—also delivered by 150 or 300 days after award to DLA Distribution San Diego. The contract is fixed-price, with all deliveries subject to FOB Destination terms and final acceptance occurring at the destination, while inspection takes place at the contractor’s facility. Compliance with MIL-STD-2073-IE for packaging and MIL-STD-129R for marking, labeling, and 2D Data Matrix or PDF417 barcoding is mandatory, including specific requirements for traceability of serialized Controlled Shipping Items, prohibition of re-branding, and exclusion of ozone-depleting chemicals. Contractors must adhere to SAE AS9100 quality standards, conduct First Article Testing, and submit a Certificate of Quality Compliance and Production Test and Inspection reports. The solicitation prohibits use of prohibited telecommunications equipment, mandates antiterrorism training for overseas personnel, and enforces whistleblower protections and prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements that restrict reporting misconduct. Pricing is solicited through incremental quantity ranges for CLIN 0001, but actual unit prices are not provided, and the total contract value remains undetermined. Offerors must submit electronic proposals via DIBBS or email to Alisha Blanton by August 5, 2026, and must be registered in SAM with current representations and certifications, including small business status, as this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a 1,500-employee size standard. All items must be packaged and marked according to DLA RP001, which supplements MIL-STDs, and invoicing must be processed through WAWF. First Article Approval requires government testing prior to production, and deviations from standard clauses are explicitly documented under 2026-O0038 and 2026-O0015. The award will be made on a best-value basis, balancing technical compliance, schedule adherence, and total price, without use of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology.