FUSE, CARTRIDGE

The contract calls for the delivery of one cartridge fuse, identified by NSN 5920-01-478-5390, under solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-296X, with delivery required within 20 days of order placement and FOB origin terms applying to this item. The item must be packaged in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, using a corrugated fiberboard unit container and a fiberboard intermediate container, with preservation achieved through cleaning and drying only, and no additional preservation or cushioning materials permitted. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129, including barcoding for automated logistics tracking, with no special markings required. The delivery destination is the USNS JOHN L. CANLEY T-ESB-6 in San Diego, CA, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery point. The contract prohibits intentional introduction of mercury or mercury-containing compounds into the product unless used functionally in batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, weapon systems, or chemical reagents specifically authorized by NAVSEA, and any mercury-containing portable equipment must have a secondary containment system per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contractor must comply with all hazardous materials handling requirements, including submission of Material Safety Data Sheets and adherence to DFARS 252.223-7001 and FAR 52.223-3, as well as notification for any radioactive materials exceeding 0.002 microcuries per gram. Transportation must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a formal waiver is obtained at least 45 days in advance. The contractor is required to operate in compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity and safeguarding contractor information systems, with deviation authorization in place for applicable clauses. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract clause structure includes mandatory provisions for combating trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, small business representation, and prohibition of confidential agreements, all with deviation authorizations effective February 2026. Offerors must be registered in SAM, possess a valid UEI and CAGE code, and submit electronic proposals via DIBBS by the deadline of July 16, 2026. No pricing is specified in the solicitation, and the basis of award is not stated, though automated award procedures are referenced, suggesting a potential lowest-price, technically