TUBE, METALLIC

The contract solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-278H seeks the procurement of nine metallic tubes (NSN 4710-01-174-5386) under simplified acquisition procedures with a delivery deadline of February 6, 2027, and a 168-day ADO performance period. The items must be delivered FOB Origin to the specified location in Albany, Georgia, and are subject to stringent technical and quality standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes all other referenced specifications. Packaging and labeling must fully comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking, including NSN, unit of issue, and quantity per unit pack, while adhering to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and ASTM D3951 unless overridden by DLA standards. The contract strictly prohibits the use or incorporation of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, and any substitute materials require prior approval unless explicitly authorized. Technical data associated with the item is classified as export-controlled under ITAR or EAR, requiring compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048, and contractors must be approved by DLA to access such data through the US/Canada Joint Certification Program and completion of required export control training. The contractor must be a CMMC Level 2 Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization, ensuring full implementation of NIST SP 800-171 safeguards for Covered Defense Information and reporting of any cyber incidents within 72 hours. The contract includes mandatory clauses for combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. All invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment processing is managed via the Local Processing Office using DoDAAC routing codes. Offerors must represent their small business size status and socioeconomic certifications in SAM.gov and provide Unique Entity Identifiers and CAGE codes if involved in covered defense telecommunications. The solicitation is open to full and open competition with no set-aside designation, and award is expected to be based on price competitiveness combined with technical compliance, though the precise evaluation methodology is not disclosed.