BELT, V

The contract pertains to the procurement of a V-belt with a 61.3-inch cross-section, identified by NSN 3030-00-436-3067 and part number AX60, for delivery of 84 units under solicitation SPE7L5-26-T-4554. The item is classified as a critical application component and must comply strictly with DLA’s technical and quality requirements referenced under RA001 from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, as well as packaging standards outlined in RP001 and MIL-STD-2073-1E. The belt is subject to a strict prohibition against the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in any material or component, with exceptions limited to functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or specific chemical reagents approved by NAVSEA; portable devices containing mercury must be shock-proof and include a secondary containment barrier per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Deliveries are to be shipped FOB origin with a 168-day delivery timeline, originating from multiple qualified suppliers including MUVIQ USA, LLC, Navistar International Corp, Emerson Electric Co, Contitech USA, Inc, Trane U.S. Inc., and Carlisle Power Transmission. Each unit must be preserved using a cling/dry method with no additional preservation, wrap, or cushioning materials and packaged in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, marked exclusively in compliance with MIL-STD-129 without special markings. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, specifically at the DLA New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with no variance allowed in quantity. Payment is governed by WAWF, and delivery is required before January 19, 2027, with an original due date of October 24, 2026. The contract includes a full suite of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, export controls, and contractor reporting requirements. A total contract value of $84.000 reflects a unit price of $1.00 per unit, suggesting a simplified acquisition likely evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. Offerors must hold current SAM.gov registrations, including UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with socioeconomic representations, particularly as pertains to small business size standards under