COMPASS, MAGNETIC, MO

The contract is for the procurement of one unit of a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) magnetic compass identified by NSN 6605017161335 and part number BN-202 from Ritchie E S and Sons Inc. Delivery is required within 20 days of order issuance, with the original delivery date set for May 6, 2026. Items are to be shipped FOB origin, meaning risk transfers to the government upon delivery to the carrier, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination facility in Virginia Beach, VA. Packaging must fully comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, using a clean and dry preservation method with corrosion inhibiting paper wrapping in a corrugated fiberboard unit container, and palletization must follow DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. Marking requirements adhere to MIL-STD-129 with a 2D Data Matrix barcode and no special markings. The item is classified as a critical application item, and any non-accepted supplies must have government identification removed prior to return. Technical and quality requirements referenced are drawn from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions under control based on solicitation or award date. The contract includes multiple DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, whistleblower rights, subcontracting, transportation by sea, and safeguarding defense information, with specific obligations under NIST SP 800-171 for cyber incident reporting. The contractor must also comply with DFARS 252.223-7001 regarding hazard labeling, including submission of Material Safety Data Sheets and adherence to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Invoicing must be conducted through WAWF, and performance is subject to full government inspection and acceptance at destination. The offeror must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code and must make accurate representations regarding small business status, socioeconomic categories, and prohibited telecommunications equipment. No contract type is specified, and the contract value cannot be determined due to incomplete pricing data. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DIBBS portal by the deadline of May 18, 2026.