ANODE, PLATING

The contract pertains to the procurement of a single plating anode, identified by NSN 3426-01-490-3318 and part number 067-00101-000 from AQUA-CHEM, INC., under solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-4014. The delivery is fixed at 17 units with zero variance permitted, to be shipped FOB Origin and inspected and accepted at the destination facility located at DDSP New Cumberland, PA. The required delivery date is December 19, 2026, with a ship date no later than February 1, 2027, and performance must be completed within 167 days after order. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, including preservation method 10 (clinging/drying), packaging code U, unit container of 10, intermediate container D3 with 99 units per container, and wrapping and cushioning materials designated as ZZ. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required, and palletization must follow DLA’s RP001 guidelines. The item must be mercury-free and not come into direct contact with mercury or mercury compounds, except as specifically permitted under NAVSEA 5100-003D for functional components such as batteries or sensors, which must have secondary containment and be shock-proof. All hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and compliance with DFARS 252.223-7001 and 252.223-7008 is enforced, prohibiting hexavalent chromium. The contract includes multiple DFARS clauses governing safeguarding covered defense information, cybersecurity reporting per NIST SP 800-171, compliance with trafficking and employment eligibility regulations, and restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials. The solicitation requires electronic submission through DIBBS by August 17, 2026, with payments processed exclusively through WAWF. The contract type is implied to be firm-fixed-price under simplified acquisition procedures, and offerors must provide their UEI and CAGE codes and represent their socioeconomic status, including eligibility for small business programs. The Government holds acceptance authority at destination, and the contractor bears full responsibility for compliance with technical, environmental, packaging, and labeling