TREAD, METALLIC, NONS

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime awarded contract SPE7M426P4435 to UPNOVR INC on August 11, 2026, for the procurement of metallic nonskid treads for inclined ladders. The total contract price is $32,773.77, with a delivery timeframe of 300 days after receipt of order. The scope of work includes the manufacturing and delivery of 433 units of metallic nonskid treads measuring 24 by 4 inches, requiring strict adherence to military specifications and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract mandates rigorous quality assurance, including First Article Testing per MIL-STD-2151 and a minimum inspection system compliant with ISO 9001 or SAE AS9003. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the origin. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with a clean and dry preservation method. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow and compliance with CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity standards. The award also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding small business representations, hazardous material identification, and the prohibition of covered defense telecommunications equipment.