TIRE, PNEUMATIC, VEHI

The contract is for the procurement of 12 pneumatic tires for vehicles, specifically the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company part number 724861519 with NSN 2610016662527, under solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-4175. Delivery is required within 20 days after order placement, with FOB destination terms to the specified location at Building 2710, Sanchez Street, Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona 85365-9498. The tires must have at least 42 months of shelf life remaining at the time of delivery, despite having a non-extendable 60-month shelf life designation for Type I (Code S). All tires must be free of ozone-depleting chemicals, and any substitutes require prior approval unless explicitly authorized by specification. Packaging and preservation must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and the latest revision of MIL-DTL-4 for non-aircraft tires. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including application of special marking code 32 to indicate Type I shelf life, and barcoding as required. Palletization must follow DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement, and shipment must be traceable via commercial carriers, with parcel post prohibited. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government retaining full authority to reject non-conforming items. The contract incorporates numerous Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses addressing cybersecurity, including safeguarding covered defense information under 252.204-7012 and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements, as well as prohibitions on acquiring telecommunications equipment from designated Chinese firms. Whistleblower protections, hazardous material handling restrictions, and restrictions on internal confidentiality agreements that suppress reporting of misconduct are also incorporated. Payment instructions require electronic submission through Wide Area WorkFlow, and contractors must maintain an active Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code. The solicitation is for a simplified acquisition under non-commercial terms with a firm fixed price structure, and all proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by July 16, 2026.