TIRE, PNEUMATIC, VEHI

The contract pertains to the procurement of two pneumatic tires for vehicular use, specifically designated as type 21L-24, 16-ply, tubeless, bias-constructed tires with a maximum load capacity of 9900 pounds and a maximum inflation pressure of 45 psi. The tires are intended for industrial tractor applications such as loaders and backhoes, featuring a herringbone R4 tread design and are to be manufactured using natural rubber without any ozone-depleting chemicals. The tires must meet a strict type I, non-extendable shelf life of 72 months, requiring at least 48 months of remaining shelf life upon delivery. Packaging and preservation must comply with MIL-DTL-4 and MIL-STD-2073-1E standards, with marking adhering to MIL-STD-129, including explicit shelf-life labeling as code 32. The tires are to be supplied by either Titan Tire Corporation or Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, each with their respective cage codes and part numbers, and must be delivered FOB destination within 20 days of contract award with no quantity variance allowed. The delivery instruction mandates shipment via the fastest traceable means, excluding parcel post, to the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in Oklahoma, under installation supply account W44W9M. The contract is issued under solicitation SPE7L7-26-T-4498 with a required delivery date of July 28, 2026, and the technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced in RP001 and RA001, with compliance enforced based on the revision in effect at the solicitation issue date. All items must be palletized according to DLA packaging requirements, and the unit of issue is each (EA). The point of contact for the contract is Kurt Becka of the Defense Logistics Agency, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 326211 for tire manufacturing. The contract includes a fixed price for two units with no allowance for adjustments, and acceptance occurs at the destination upon inspection.