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SPE8E6-27-Q-0034Federal

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Solicitation SPE8E6-27-Q-0034 is a Firm Fixed Price contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of eight life preserver covers, identified by NSN 4220-01-487-3618. The requirement specifies compatible part numbers from Switlik Parachute Company (CMV-1002-22) and Mustang Survival Mfg. (MA3041-4-L). This is designated as a critical application item with a delivery requirement of 60 days after receipt of order, with a material need ship date of August 13, 2026. The items are to be shipped to the Comando da Marinha in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and safety standards, including a prohibition on asbestos and the intentional addition of mercury. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with palletization following DLA requirement RP001. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow system and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, safeguarding of covered defense information, and anti-terrorism awareness training. Quotes must be submitted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System.

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DLA contract for eight life preserver covers delivered to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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N/A

Place of Performance

USA

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SPE8E6-27-Q-0034 - COVER, LIFE PRESERVER

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
Contacts1 person available
OfficeUSA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
Office AddressUSA
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Ryan Thornton
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

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COVER,LIFE PRESERVER (COMM'L MK-1)
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT HAVE A SHELF LIFE REQUIREMENT
RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES
RC001: DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SOURCE APPROVAL REQUEST (SAR)
NO ASBESTOS AS DEFINED IN FED-STD-313 IS PERMITTED IN THIS ITEM
MERCURY OR MERCURY CONTAINING COMPOUNDS SHALL NOT BE INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO<(>,<)> OR COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH<(>,<)> ANY HARDWARE OR SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THIS CONTRACT. EXCEPTION: FUNCTIONAL MERCURY USED IN BATTERIES, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS, REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS; SENSORS OR CONTROLS; WEAPON SYSTEMS; AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS REAGENTS SPECIFIED BY NAVSEA. PORTABLE FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS CONTAINING MERCURY SHALL BE SHOCK PROOF AND CONTAIN A SECOND BOUNDARY OF CONTAINMENT OF THE MERCURY OR MERCURY COMPOUND. (IAW NAVSEA 5100-003D).
CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM
SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, INC. 78673 P/N CMV-1002-22 MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC 8GFM5 P/N MA3041-4-L
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments%2FDLMS% 2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT. 0001 4220-01-487-3618 8.000 EA $ _______________ $ ______________ COVER,LIFE PRESERVER
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
SPE8E6-27-Q-0034
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3618 CONT'D
INSPECTION POINT: ORIGIN
ACCEPTANCE POINT: ORIGIN
FOB: ORIGIN DELIVERY DATE: 60 DAYS ADO
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:D3 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:Q PACKING LEVEL: B MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
FREIGHT FORWARDER:
MULTIPLE FORWARDERS EXIST. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANS SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
PBRS00
COMANDO DA MARINHA CENTRO DE DISTRIBUICAO E OPERACOES ADUANEIRAS DA MARINHA. CNPJ 00.394 502-0382-06 RIO DE JANEIRO BR
MARKFOR
PBRS00
COMANDO DA MARINHA CENTRO DE DISTRIBUICAO E OPERACOES ADUANEIRAS DA MARINHA. CNPJ 00.394 502-0382-06 RIO DE JANEIRO BR
M/F: (TCN) PBRS5462172004 RDD: PROJ: TP 2 SUPP ADD: PA7JZN SIG: L
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 06
DIC: A01 DIST: F3B ADV: 26 FC: 48
GOVT USE External External External Customer RDD/ ITEM PR PRLI PR PRLI Material Need Ship Date. 0001 7017834944 0001 N/A N/A N/A 08/13/2026

SPE8E6-27-Q-0034 NSN/Part Number: 4220-01-487-3618 Quantity: 8 EA Purchase Request: 7017834944QTY: 8 Delivery: 60 days ADO

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