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Supply of Cushioning Material (NSN 8135-01-280-2879)

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Response Deadline07/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the manufacture and delivery of two units of military-grade cushioning material identified by NSN 8135-01-280-2879, fully compliant with DLA Master List standards, including all specified shelf-life requirements and MIL-STD-130N marking protocols to ensure traceability and durability under operational conditions. The material must meet exacting defense specifications to support critical equipment protection and logistics readiness. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 326140, posted by the Department of Defense through its Construction & Equipment Containers organization, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026. The contract pertains to a defense supply chain initiative and necessitates precise adherence to federal military standards without deviation. All deliverables must be prepared and submitted through the official DIBBS platform, with performance expected to align with broader DoD logistics and procurement timelines.

General Info

Manufacture and deliver two military-grade cushioning units meeting DLA, MIL-STD-130N, and shelf-life standards by July 27, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT CONTAINERSView Agency

NAICS

326140 - Polystyrene Foam Product ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

US

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Timeline

PostedJul 20

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Response DeadlineJul 27

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07/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT CONTAINERS

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Full Description

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Manufacture and delivery of two units of military-grade cushioning material per NSN 8135-01-280-2879, compliant with DLA Master List standards, shelf-life requirements, and MIL-STD-130N marking.

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