BLADE, WINDSHIELD WIPER

The contract specifies the procurement of two windshield wiper blades, each with an overall length of 19 inches nominal, designated by part number F42706 from CNH Industrial America LLC and NSN 2540012811122. Delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of order, with FOB origin terms, and all items must be shipped to the designated bulk break point and freight shipping address at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The contract mandates strict compliance with DLA packaging requirements RP001 and all technical and quality specifications listed in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements under RA001, which supersedes any conflicting commercial standards. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, and if the item is classified as hazardous under FED-STD-313, it must be packaged per TQ requirement IP025; otherwise, it must be commercially packaged per ASTM D3951, though DLA requirements take precedence. Class I ozone depleting chemicals are strictly prohibited, and any substitute chemicals require prior approval unless authorized by specification. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, subject to FAR 52.246-1, and the contractor must submit Safety Data Sheets prior to award or risk disqualification. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 and a suite of FAR and DFARS clauses, including those governing cybersecurity, export control, hazardous materials, and procurement integrity, with multiple deviations in effect as of February 2026. All submissions must be made through the DIBBS portal by the deadline of August 17, 2026, and the government reserves the right to award automatically if eligible. Payment will be processed electronically via WAWF, and the contract includes provisions for compliance with HUBZone preferences and representations regarding small business status, SAM validation, and prohibited substances.