FINGER 38 PORT

Solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-376K, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Fluid Handling Division, is a small business set-aside for the procurement of 12 units of FINGER 38 PORT (NSN 2040-01-476-4695). This item is designated as a critical application item for LCAC Deep Skirt and is a restricted source item requiring engineering source approval by the Navy. Potential suppliers must be listed in the AID or complete specific project validation and testing required by NAVSEA PMS-377. The required delivery date is May 11, 2027, with shipping terms set as FOB Origin and delivery to DLA Distribution San Diego. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and safety standards, including a prohibition on the intentional addition of mercury and a non-extendable shelf life of 120 months for Type I items. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and DLA packaging requirements. From a regulatory standpoint, the solicitation requires a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding cybersecurity, the Buy American Act, and the safeguarding of covered defense information. Payment and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.