BELLOWS, PROTECTION

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L126V140M to FINCANTIERI MARINE SYSTEMS NORTH (CAGE 0VP52) for the procurement of 9 units of Protective Bellows (NSN 5340151497292) under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-849F, with a total contract value of $81.00. The contract was awarded on July 30, 2026, with delivery required by July 21, 2026, under FOB DESTINATION terms to the PTWB00 General Depot of Naval Supplies in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Performance is subject to strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation using dry climate-controlled methods, and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, including UIC, NSN, and contract data. The contractor must adhere to RP001 for palletization and repackage items for depot storage to Level A standards. All shipments must comply with hazardous material handling regulations per DFARS 252.223-7001, requiring submission of Hazard Warning Labels and Safety Data Sheets for any unlisted hazardous materials prior to award, and ongoing compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. The contract incorporates mandatory FAR and DFARS clauses including Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Employment Eligibility Verification, Sustainable Products, Hazardous Material Identification, and Authorization and Consent, alongside specific provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, and NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, governed by FAR 52.246-2, with payment processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow using approved document types such as Invoice and Receiving Report or Invoice 2in1. The contractor must ensure compliance with RQ011, prohibiting the intentional use of mercury in supplied hardware, and maintain current representations in SAM.gov, including UEI and CAGE code disclosures. No other line items, options, or subcontracting requirements are listed, and the contract type remains unspecified despite inclusion of applicable clauses. The Contracting Officer’s point of contact is Kristina Derry, reachable via email and phone provided in the contract metadata.