Unmanned Vehicle Ground

This government solicitation (SPRDL1-26-Q-0039) outlines requirements for the acquisition of 10 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (NSN: 2360-01-699-8512, Mfr Part Number: 4524493 from TELEDYNE FLIR) with an option for an additional 10 units. It is a total small business set-aside with a firm-fixed-price contract type. Key provisions include mandatory electronic submission of proposals via email to the Contract Specialist, strict adherence to the offer due date of March 9, 2026, at 01:00 PM local time (EST), and an “All or None” clause requiring offers for the total quantity of all items. The solicitation emphasizes detailed packaging, marking, and inspection at origin by DCMA. It also mandates Item Unique Identification (IUID) for delivered items and requires contractors to retain supply chain traceability documentation for ten years. Delivery for the initial quantity is required within 90 days after award to DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama. No Technical Data Package (TDP) is included with this solicitation, and the use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances is prohibited.

DD FORM 2169, JUN 1997, is a Special Packaging Instruction for a “GRIPPER” part, detailing specific requirements for its preservation and packaging. The document specifies MIL-STD-2073-1 (Method 41) for military preservation, including bagging the item in a MIL-DTL-117 bag (16x24 inches) and fabricating cushioning from A-A-59136 material. The item is then placed into an ASTM-D 5118 container (26-1/2 X 12-1/2 X 8-1/2 inches). The instruction outlines cleaning and drying procedures, with packing levels A and B adhering to MIL-STD-2073-1 and additional notes. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and include shelf life markings for a 3-year extendable shelf life. Detailed notes provide further instructions on inspection, bag sealing, cushioning fabrication, and container closure. The document also specifies packaging materials for Level A (wood-cleated panelboard or nailed wood boxes) and Level B (weather-resistant fiberboard or triplewall corrugated fiberboard boxes), with palatization required for shipments over 125 pounds. A cushioning cut list is provided, specifying sizes and quantities for bottom, top, and cross-cutout cushions.