TAG, INSTRUCTION

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting bids for 50 units of instruction tags under NSN 9905-21-914-1850 via solicitation SPE7L4-26-T-5835, with responses due by August 6, 2026. The contract is a simplified acquisition with no designated set-aside, and the award will be made based on responses submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System. Delivery is required to 7 FRANKFORD AVE BLDG 119, ANNISTON, AL 36201-4119 within five days after award, with pricing based on FOB Origin terms. The item description is minimal, and while the quantity is fixed at 50, no unit or total contract value is specified, leaving pricing to be determined by offerors. All supplies must comply with stringent packaging and labeling requirements derived from ASTM D3951, DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, RP001 for palletization, and MIL-STD-129 for marking, barcoding, and shipment labeling; hazardous materials must also adhere to 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery destination by the Government. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of regulatory and compliance clauses, including those mandating equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable product usage, hazardous material safety, cybersecurity protections under NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, export control compliance, prohibition on acquiring defense equipment from certain Chinese military companies, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration and whistleblower retaliation. Contractual obligations extend to electronic invoicing through WAWF, payment certifications via DoDAAC, and compliance with transportation requirements for sea shipments. Offerors must certify their entity status including UEI and CAGE code, disclose socioeconomic status such as small business or HUBZone status, and report any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Deviations apply to numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, requiring contract-specific fill-ins for type of contract, changes, and pricing modifications. All submissions must be made electronically through DIBBS, and no physical documentation or alternative submission methods are permitted.