COUPLING, SHAFT, FLEX

The contract solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-6717 seeks the procurement of three flexible shaft couplings with NSN 3010-01-541-7334 under an indefinite-delivery contract structure, with a maximum value of $350,000 and a delivery requirement within 90 days of award. The item is governed by strict technical and packaging standards, requiring full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and bar-coding, and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. Preservation methods include Method 20, Cleaning/Drying Code 1, and Preservation Material Code 49, with wrapping material GB and unit container ED. All shipments must be FOB origin and include compliant barcodes using Code 39 or Data Matrix formats, with no special markings required. Hazardous materials labeling must adhere to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and MIL-STD-129, with prior submission of hazard labels for approval unless exempted by federal statutes. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in or on the hardware, except for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-specified chemical reagents; such items must feature shockproof construction and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The solicitation mandates full adherence to a comprehensive suite of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense FAR Supplement clauses, including cybersecurity protections under DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7020, requiring NIST SP 800-171 compliance assessments and cyber incident reporting. Contractors are prohibited from using covered telecommunications equipment from designated foreign adversaries under 252.204-7018 and must provide UEI and CAGE codes for entity verification, along with affirmations of small business, SDB, WOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone status if claiming socioeconomic incentives. Contract administration requires invoicing exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, with payment routed via designated DoDAACs not yet specified. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under government authority, aligned with FAR 52.246-2. Offerors must submit quotes via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the