CARTRIDGE, RESPIRATO

This contract is for the procurement of respirator cartridges, specifically NIOSH-approved TC-23C-1062 model 7000051851 from 3M Company, delivered in packages of 60 cartridges per unit. The item is designated as a critical application item with a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months and requires compliance with DLA packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with specific shelf-life markings per MIL-STD-129P. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited unless part of functional components like batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, or chemical reagents specified by NAVSEA, and portable units with mercury must include shockproof design and a secondary containment boundary. The contract mandates adherence to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment requirements and incorporates technical and quality specifications referenced through the DLA Master List. Delivery is required FOB origin within 20 days to Fort Hood, Texas, with zero variance in quantity, inspection and acceptance to occur at destination, and shipping must be via traceable freight—parcel post is prohibited. Packaging must avoid plastic wherever possible, and all markings, palletization, and handling must conform to DLA and military standards. The contract includes detailed logistics directives including special marking code 32, hazardous material shipping protocols under IP025, and government-specific identifiers for tracking and accountability.