Commercial Item Resale / Distribution

The contract is a subcontract for the commercial resale and distribution of a salinity sensor under government compliance standards, specifically aligned with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) flow-down requirements and simplified acquisition procedures. The entity awarded this subcontract must act as an authorized distributor or reseller, ensuring full adherence to regulatory, technical, and delivery obligations tied to the sensor’s procurement by the Department of Defense. The place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, PA, with an 17070-5002 zip code, and the transaction falls under NAICS code 423490, which pertains to miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers. The solicitation, issued by the ASC Supplier Operations OEM Division, requires responses by July 22, 2026, and is accessible through the DIBBS system. The contract does not specify a set-aside classification, indicating it is open to all qualified small and large businesses without demographic or socioeconomic restrictions. All delivered units must meet applicable military or government specifications for accuracy, durability, and documentation compliance. The distributor is responsible for ensuring traceability, labeling, and customs compliance if applicable, and must support any post-delivery warranty or service obligations required by the government. The procurement is part of a broader effort to maintain reliable sensor supply chains for defense applications, and timely delivery under fixed-price terms is implied by the nature of the commercial item classification. All contractual obligations are governed by standard DOD subcontracting practices and applicable FAR clauses for commercial items.