BREATHING APPARATUS, SELF-CONTAINED

Solicitation SPE8E5-26-Q-0440 is a total small business set-aside issued by DLA Troop Support for the procurement of 200 self-contained breathing apparatus units, identified by NSN 4240-01-542-8156. This procurement is designated as a Navy Identified Critical Safety Item, requiring strict adherence to technical drawings and quality standards, including SAE AS9100 and documentation requirements for Source Approval Requests. Delivery is required 300 days after the award date, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. The items are to be delivered to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contract mandates rigorous packaging and marking standards in accordance with MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1E, and DLA packaging requirements. Because the items involve hazardous materials, suppliers must submit Safety Data Sheets and Hazardous Communication Standard labels for approval prior to award, conforming to 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment. Offerors must maintain current representations and certifications via SAM.gov and comply with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those regarding the Buy American program and the safeguarding of covered defense information.