GAGE, COMPOUND PRESS

The contract is for the procurement of two units of a Gage, Compound Pressure-Vacuum, Dial Indicating, identified by NSN 6685-01-090-8877 and part number EA24-3CCF-RWB0 from Ashcroft Inc, under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-144Q. The item is designated as a critical application item and must meet stringent technical and quality requirements as outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by RA001 and RP001. The delivery is set for 171 days after order, with a need ship date of November 10, 2026, and a required delivery date of January 1, 2027, to the destination warehouse in Tracy, California, under FOB Origin terms. The contract value is estimated at $1,400 based on a historical unit price of $700, with no variance allowed in quantity. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-PRF-23199E, including preservation method CLNG/DRY:1, and marking per MIL-STD-129 with the special designation “Delicate instrument.” Bar coding must conform to ISO/IEC 16388, and palletization must adhere to DLA’s RP001 requirements. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited from use in preservation, packaging, or contact with the item, except for functional uses in specific components like sensors or instruments approved by NAVSEA, which must include a secondary containment boundary. Sampling and quality inspection follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with zero non-conformances required unless specified otherwise, and all inspections and acceptance actions occur at the destination. The contractor must use WAWF for electronic invoicing and comply with DFARS and FAR clauses including cybersecurity safeguards, prohibit ion of hazardous substances like hexavalent chromium, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and affirmative action. Contract administration requires adherence to electronic payment protocols, compliance with hazardous materials shipping regulations, and full alignment with the DLA Master Solicitation Revision 104 under which this solicitation was issued.