66--DETECTOR PAD,FREE W

The contract specifies the procurement of 70 packages of water-free detector pads, each package containing 500 pads, for a total of 35,000 units. The product must adhere strictly to MIL-PRF-81248 specifications, requiring each pad to be individually sealed in water-vapor-proof packaging per MIL-PRF-131 and heat-sealed to prevent contamination from moisture, which is classified as a critical contaminant. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including special markings for lot number, date of manufacture, and warnings to avoid handling with fingers and only open immediately prior to use. The entire shipment must be palletized according to DLA packaging requirements and delivered FOB origin to the designated facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with an 81-day delivery window. The detector pads are designated as a critical application item and may contain batteries, triggering additional handling and documentation protocols. Hazardous material requirements mandate that suppliers submit complete Safety Data Sheets and OSHA-compliant labels aligned with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, even if the product itself is not classified as hazardous, as the supplier must evaluate and declare compliance with Fed-Std-313. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless specifically exempted for functional components like batteries or instruments, and portable devices containing mercury must have secondary containment. First Article Testing is required, with particular emphasis on heat seal integrity. Contract administration is managed under SPE7M1-26-T-213Z, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, and delivery required no later than August 4, 2026, with the need ship date set for November 6, 2025. All documentation and certifications must be submitted for approval prior to award.