CARTRIDGE, RESPIRATO

The contract specifies the procurement of respirator cartridges, identified by NSN 4240013422857 and part number 7000051851 from 3M Company, with a requirement for NIOSH approval TC-23C-1062 and compliance with Type I, Code S shelf-life standards of 60 months, non-extendable. Each package unit contains 60 cartridges, and delivery is scheduled within five days of shipment to three destination points: MCAS New River in Jacksonville, NC; Port Hueneme, CA; and Yokosuka, Japan, all under FOB destination terms with zero quantity variance. Packaging must strictly follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including special shelf-life markings, and prohibits the use of plastics for wrapping or cushioning whenever possible. The item is designated as a critical application product, and all shipments must use traceable transportation methods—parcel post is strictly forbidden. The contract incorporates extensive technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, including cybersecurity compliance at CMMC Level 2, hazardous materials handling per IP025, and mandatory removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited in all components except for specific, approved applications such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, or sensors under NAVSEA guidelines, which must include secondary containment and shockproofing. Documentation for source approval, packaging compliance, and cybersecurity self-assessment are required elements. The solicitations are issued under SPE8E6-26-T-3750, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, and all deliveries must meet the original requirement date of July 21–22, 2026, regardless of shipment timing. The Defense Logistics Agency oversees procurement under DoD unit of issue standards and directs compliance with all referenced military and federal specifications without exception.