30--COUPLING, SHAFT, FLEXIBLE

The contract pertains to the procurement of a flexible shaft coupling, identified by NSN 3010-01-277-1277 and part number 1R351011LA, with a required quantity of eight units. The item is designated as a critical application component for use on mine sweeping ships and must be non-magnetic. Strict prohibitions against the intentional addition or direct contact of mercury or mercury-containing compounds apply, with limited exceptions for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, weapon systems, and specific chemical reagents approved by NAVSEA. Any portable fluorescent lamps or instruments containing mercury must be shockproof and equipped with a secondary containment barrier, compliant with NAVSEA 5100-003D. All packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, with marking conforming to MIL-STD-129 and no special markings required. Palletization follows DLA packaging requirements, and the delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The item must be delivered within 208 days to the designated receiving warehouse in Tracy, California. The original required delivery date was October 14, 2026, with a need-by date of February 25, 2027. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-123W, references technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List and uses the DoD authorized unit of issue. The contracting officer is Benita Umoren, and the NAICS code is 333612.