BREATHING APPARATUS

The contract is for the procurement of 16 self-contained breathing apparatuses, part number CAZ-K03B, with national stock number 4220017320908, under solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-3856. The items must comply with stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including a mandatory 180-month non-extendable shelf life for Type I Code Y items, as defined by RS039. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with each unit sealed in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag that meets MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1. Special marking Code 32 indicating shelf-life requirements must be applied, and all containers must bear machine-readable bar codes per GS1-128 standards. Government identification must be removed from any non-accepted items. Delivery is required within 20 days after award, with FOB Origin pricing and destination inspection and acceptance by the Government. The delivery address is in Houston, Texas, and shipments must be traceable, excluding parcel post. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 339999, with an estimated total value of $256.00 based on a unit price of $16.000, though pricing data may reflect a formatting inconsistency. The contract imposes extensive cybersecurity, transportation, and safety obligations. Contractors must implement NIST SP 800-171 security controls to safeguard covered defense information, as required by the modified 252.240-7997 clause, and comply with 252.204-7012 for cyber incident reporting. Transportation by sea must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted 45 days in advance, and ocean bills of lading must be submitted within 30 days of shipment. Hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA HazCom standards, and any potential safety issues with the delivered items must be reported immediately. The contract prohibits the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services under 252.244-7018, and includes clauses for combating trafficking in persons, employment verification, equal opportunity, and sustainable product requirements. The contracting