66--GAGE,COMPOUND PRESSURE-VACUUM,DIAL I

Solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-11SP is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of 82 compound pressure-vacuum dial indicator gages (NSN 6685009172028). This critical application item must be manufactured in accordance with MIL-G-18997E and associated Technical Data Packages. The contract includes a First Article Test requirement to ensure quality compliance before full delivery. The required ship date is October 20, 2026, with a final delivery date of February 10, 2027. Delivery, inspection, and acceptance are all designated as FOB Origin, with the final destination being DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The contractor must adhere to strict quality and safety standards, including MIL-STD-129 for marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, specifically utilizing the delicate instrument marking code. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited in preservation and packaging except for specific functional exceptions. Quality assurance will be managed through sampling methods such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Administrative requirements include mandatory electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding cybersecurity, hazardous material identification, and the safeguarding of covered defense information.