FLEXIBLE ELEMENT

This contract is for the procurement of four units of a flexible element identified by NSN 4820013752138 under solicitation SPE7MC-26-T-149Z, issued as a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 332911. Delivery is required within 168 days of award, with FOB origin terms and destination inspection and acceptance. The items must be uniquely identified in compliance with MIL-STD-130 and DFARS 252.211-7003, and packaged per MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific preservation methods, wrapping materials, and packaging codes as outlined, including palletization under DLA’s RP001 requirements. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required. The item has a non-extendable 120-month shelf life and is subject to strict prohibitions on ozone-depleting substances, requiring written approval from the contracting officer if used, and bans intentional addition of mercury or mercury compounds except in explicitly permitted applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, or naval-specified reagents, with portable mercury-containing devices needing shockproof construction and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS 252.223-7001, with pre-award submission of labels required for non-exempted materials. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via WAWF and compliance with a range of FAR and DFARS clauses covering payment acceleration for small business subcontractors, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, safeguarding information systems, NIST SP 800-171 requirements, and changes to fixed-price contracts. The delivery address is DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, and the contracting officer is authorized to insert specific details on contract type, pricing, and administrative roles in the resulting award. All referenced technical and quality requirements are accessible through the DLA Master List, and the acquisition process follows simplified procedures through the DIBBS portal with a strict submission deadline.