CALIBRATING GAS MIXTURE

This contract specifies the procurement of a non-flammable gas mixture composed of nitrogen and hydrogen cyanide at 10 ppm, classified as a commercial off-the-shelf item, intended for calibration purposes. The gas is supplied in cylinders with dimensions of approximately 5 inches by 14 inches and a capacity of 58 liters, meeting UN 1956 and DOT-39 standards, and must be labeled and shipped as a non-flammable gas with proper hazard documentation including approved SDS and OSHA hazard warning labels. The product has a strict 18-month non-extendable shelf life and is designated as a Type I item requiring compliance with DLA packaging and marking requirements per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including special marking code 32. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless explicitly exempted for specific functional components, and portable devices containing mercury must include a secondary containment barrier per NAVSEA guidelines. The contract mandates adherence to stringent quality and inspection standards, including sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise stated, and assigns verification levels to critical, major, and minor attributes. Deliveries are required FOB destination within 20 days of contract award, with no variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery point. Packaging must comply with DLA palletization requirements, and shipment must be conducted via the fastest traceable means excluding parcel post, with freight and delivery instructions directed to a designated military facility in Little Falls, Minnesota. The item is identified by NSN 6830-01-608-8520, with two units required at a total price reflecting unit pricing, and the contract includes specific point of contact, solicitation details, and compliance obligations tied to DLA technical and quality requirements embedded within the master list.