STRAP, RETAINING

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-131X seeks 25 units of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) retaining strap identified by NSN 5340-01-379-8304, with delivery required 171 days after order placement to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under FOB Origin terms. The item is subject to DLA-specific technical and quality requirements referenced through the DLA Master List, and must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including physical identification per RQ017 without government identification removal, while preserving the item in a clean-dry condition. Although item unique identification is not required, the contractor must comply with all DLA packaging and hazardous materials labeling standards, including compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard and potential radioactive material labeling if applicable. Cybersecurity requirements are integral under DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020, mandating safeguarding of covered defense information and completion of a NIST SP 800-171 assessment posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System. Offerors must provide accurate UEI and CAGE codes, particularly if providing covered telecommunications equipment or services, and must affirm size status and socioeconomic certifications if applicable. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, governed by Far 52.246-2 and zero-based sampling criteria tied to critical, major, and minor attribute classifications. Payment must be submitted electronically via WAWF using approved document types, and the contract includes clauses addressing whistleblower rights, compensation of former DoD officials, and limitations on foreign-flag vessel use for ocean transport. All proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by May 20, 2026, with no contract type or pricing specified in the solicitation, and no attachments or evaluation factors provided, leaving award determination criteria unspecified.