STUFFING TUBE

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-11TD, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency ASC Commodities Division, seeks the procurement of 52,000 units of Stuffing Tubes (NSN 5975010149936). The requirement includes a mandatory First Article Test (FAT) under CLIN 0002 to ensure technical and quality compliance before full production. Delivery is required by March 27, 2027, with a need ship date of January 31, 2027, and a lead time of 291 days after receipt of order. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to the DLA Distribution Depot Puget Sound in Bremerton, Washington. The contractor must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, specifically MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking and bar-coding. Mercury or mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in all preservation and packaging materials. Quality assurance is governed by SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding cybersecurity, hazardous materials, and small business preferences. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DIBBS portal.