TUBE, METALLIC

The contract is for the procurement of a single metallic tube identified by NSN 4710-01-262-0855 under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-285P, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and is structured as a simplified acquisition with an automated award process anticipated. The contract type remains unspecified but is likely a firm fixed price given the nature of the item and procurement context. Delivery is required by July 22, 2026, with FOB destination terms to the USNS COMFORT at FPO AE 09566, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the delivery point. All packaging and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with adherence to the DLA Master List and RP001 packaging requirements; barcoding using standardized formats such as USS Code 128 or Data Matrix is mandatory for traceability. Hazardous material handling requires compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and applicable federal statutes, and the use of hexavalent chromium is prohibited. No pricing data is provided in the solicitation, and the contract value cannot be determined from available information. The contract includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses governing compliance across labor, cybersecurity, environmental, and procurement integrity domains. Equal opportunity for workers with disabilities is enforced under Alternate I of 52.222-36, and trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and whistleblower rights are addressed through dedicated clauses. Cybersecurity obligations are stringent, requiring implementation of NIST SP 800-171 and adherence to safeguarding covered defense information and incident reporting per 252.204-7012. The prohibition on covered defense telecommunications equipment applies, and disclosures regarding such equipment must be submitted if affirmative. Invoicing must be performed through WAWF, and payment processing will be managed via DoDAAC codes. The contractor must ensure compliance with all applicable packaging, preservation, and labeling standards and submit full entity disclosures, including UEI and CAGE codes, as required under Section K. No small business set-aside is indicated, and socioeconomic representations are required but not mandated for this solicitation. The Point of Contact