CAP, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL

The contract pertains to the procurement of a protective metal flared fitting designed as a dust and moisture seal, identified by NSN 5340008040790 and governed by the technical specifications of NAS835-3A and NAS847, with anodizing required to be yellow. This is a critical application item subject to strict quality and compliance standards, including adherence to MIL-STD-130N for identification marking and MIL-STD-129 for packaging and labeling. All items must be manufactured to the current revision of the applicable standard as of the solicitation date, and previous revisions are acceptable only for hardware produced prior to solicitation. Zero-defect sampling is mandated under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, with acceptance requiring no non-conformances unless otherwise specified; attributes are classified with verification levels VII, IV, and II corresponding to critical, major, and minor characteristics. The use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited, overriding any conflicting specification requirements, and any substitution must be pre-approved. Packaging must comply with DLA’s RP001 requirements for palletization and commercial standards under ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous items or TQ Requirement IP025 per FED-STD-313 for hazardous materials, with all labeling strictly following MIL-STD-129 and including U.S. military property identification as defined by MIL-STD-130N. Delivery is FOB origin with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination, with a 155-day delivery window after award for a quantity of 1,008 units. The contract is an indefinite delivery vehicle under a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 332999, and payment is governed by Wide Area WorkFlow with no alternative invoicing methods permitted unless Fast Pay conditions are met. Cybersecurity compliance is enforced through DOD-mandated clauses requiring implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls, safeguarding of covered defense information, incident reporting, and prohibition on the acquisition of certain telecommunications equipment. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide valid UEI and CAGE codes, and affirm socioeconomic status, with full compliance required for eligibility. The contract carries a maximum value of $350,000, though the estimated quantity is non-binding, and pricing details remain undefined