THREAD

The contract solicitation SPE1C1-26-Q-0265 seeks the procurement of 2 tubes of nylon thread meeting Specification A-A-52094 Revision B dated 02/29/2024, with each tube containing 1,650 yards of 8-ply cotton thread in olive drab color (CNS 66022), featuring a Z-twist finish and a nominal breaking strength of 28.0 pounds. The thread must be mildew resistant and glazed, with all technical and quality requirements governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes any other standard including ASTM D3951. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 for commercial practices, but only to the extent not overridden by DLA requirements; palletization and labeling must fully comply with RP001 and MIL-STD-129, including UCC/SCC barcoding and DoD UID requirements. All shipments are to be delivered FOB destination to Boise, Idaho, with a scheduled delivery date 120 days after order placement, and the inspection and acceptance point is also at destination. Delivery must be made via the fastest traceable means, explicitly prohibiting parcel post, and invoicing is required through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract includes mandatory compliance with federal regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, prohibitions on covered applications and equipment, equal opportunity provisions, trafficking in persons, and paid sick leave under Executive Orders. The solicitation does not specify pricing or contract value, and award will be based on technical acceptability without disclosed evaluation weighting, though the process may follow lowest price technically acceptable methodology. The contractor must hold an active UEI and CAGE code, maintain SAM.gov certification, and comply with reporting obligations for foreign sourcing, cybersecurity safeguards, and labor rights provisions. The contract is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, granting priority status for material and service acquisition. No contract award has been issued; this is a solicitation open for response until May 19, 2026, with all proposals submitted electronically via WAWF.