BEATER ASSEMBLY

The contract pertains to the procurement of a BEATER ASSEMBLY with part number X46233 and NSN 4110014492675, supplied by BEATRICE FOODS CO with CAGE code 80739, under solicitation SPE3SE-26-T-1028. The delivery is required within 20 days of award, with FOB destination terms placing all transportation costs and risks on the contractor until the item reaches its final destination at USS BOXER LHD 4, FPO AP 96661. The quantity is one unit, priced at $1.000, with no variance allowed in quantity. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951, but all DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence, and labeling and palletization must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129 and RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the hardware except for specific exempted uses such as batteries, fluorescent lights, certain instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and NAVSEA-specified chemical reagents; portable devices containing mercury must be shockproof and include a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point by the government, and compliance with DFARS and FAR clauses—including hazardous material identification, sustainable products, employment eligibility verification, and cybersecurity safeguards like 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171—is mandatory. The contractor must use WAWF for electronic invoicing and payment requests, and all shipments requiring ocean transport must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is secured at least 45 days in advance. Offerors must submit proposals electronically through DIBBS by the deadline of July 20, 2026, and are required to provide certifications regarding small business status, UEI and CAGE codes, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing subcontracting, payment acceleration for small businesses, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on certain materials and procurement from restricted entities, with deviations applied to several clauses as outlined in the solicitation.