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The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-161S seeks the procurement of 21 units of a pressure dial indicating gage with NSN 6685014347443 and part number SG4MC60PWRCNA, to be delivered FOB origin to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Delivery is required within 291 days after receipt of order, with zero variance allowed in quantity and inspection and acceptance occurring at origin. The item must conform to Military Specification MIL-G-18997E Amendment 1 and reference document DI-DRPR-80651 Revision 2 for technical compliance. All packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific packaging codes, including unit container E9 and packaging code U, and palletization must meet DLA’s RP001 requirements. Marking must follow MIL-STD-129 with special marking code 05 identifying the item as a delicate instrument. Sampling for quality assurance must comply with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, assigning verification levels of VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor attributes with corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. Mercury or mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in any part of the supply chain except for specific functional uses in batteries, instruments, or sensors as defined by NAVSEA 5100-003D, which also requires shock-proof containment and a secondary barrier for any portable mercury-containing devices. The contract incorporates technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, including tailored higher-level quality controls applicable to both manufacturers and non-manufacturers, and inspections at origin require full compliance with FAR 52.246-2. The contractor must submit electronic invoices through WAWF, and any hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and notified to the government in advance if radioactive. Cybersecurity compliance is enforced through 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, and trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, and sustainable products clauses are fully incorporated. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by the deadline of May 27, 2026. The contract includes clauses on small business representation, accelerated payments, whistleblower rights, and prohibitions on