34--ANODE ASSEMBLY

The contract solicits a single unit of an anode assembly for tantalum material rated at 150 amps, identified by NSN 3426010897318 and part number W3T105082, under solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-3767. Delivery is required within five days after order issuance, with FOB destination at the USS ASHLAND LSD 48, FPO AP 96660, and acceptance and inspection also occur at the destination. The item is subject to strict packaging requirements per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking requirements per MIL-STD-129, with a Type I shelf life of 12 months that is non-extendable and must be clearly indicated on all packaging using special marking code 32. All kit components must be packaged together in one box unless multiple boxes are necessary, in which case each must be labeled as part of a set (e.g., 1 of 2, 2 of 2), include a contents list, and be properly cushioned to prevent damage. Hazardous materials are strictly prohibited except for functional mercury in specified applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, and naval instruments, with all mercury-containing devices requiring shock-proof design and a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Shipment must use the fastest traceable means and cannot be sent via parcel post. The contract includes mandatory federal acquisition regulation clauses covering equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, authorization and consent, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, safeguarding contractor information systems, changes, subcontracting, inspection, default, whistleblower rights, disclosure of information, NIST SP 800-171 compliance, and sea transportation requirements. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, requiring offerors to self-certify as a small business and provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, with additional disclosures needed for covered telecommunications equipment or joint ventures. Payment must be made through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all hazardous material labels must be submitted prior to award, complying with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and MIL-STD-129. The original required delivery date is July 21, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via the