SEAL, PLAIN ENCASED

The contract solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-9368 is for the procurement of four units of SEAL, PLAIN ENCASED, designated by NSN 5330-00-545-6457, under an indefinite-delivery contract classified as a commercial item. Performance is required within 174 days after award, with delivery occurring at destination under FOB Destination terms. The item must be packaged in accordance with MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, using a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag to protect against ultraviolet degradation, consistent with requirements for Federal Supply Classes 5330 and 5331. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including UID labeling via MIL-STD-130N with machine-readable Data Matrix barcodes. The item is prohibited from containing asbestos, mercury, or ozone-depleting chemicals unless explicitly authorized, and any alternatives must be approved under Clause L30 and Provision 4. Hazardous materials require proper labeling per OSHA HazCom and submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award. Transportation of the item via sea must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted. Cybersecurity compliance is mandated through DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, requiring safeguarding of covered defense information. Invoicing and payment must be conducted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment is subject to clauses addressing electronic submissions, levies, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contract imposes restrictions on the use of Chinese military company products, hexavalent chromium, and covered defense telecommunications equipment. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID and certify size status, including eligibility for small business programs, with representations required for joint ventures and socioeconomic categories. The solicitation does not include detailed evaluation factors or pricing data, indicating an automated award process based on price and compliance with technical and safety requirements, with a maximum contract value ceiling of $350,000. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by August 25, 2026, using Standard Form 18 in alignment with DLA’s simplified acquisition procedures.