GAGE, DIFFERENTIAL, D

The contract specifies the procurement of one unit of a differential gauge, part number 10-5503SS-L-02L-XAJ-10/W, under NSN 6685016679137, for delivery to USS OMAHA (LCS 12) at FPO AP 96694, with a required delivery date of March 24, 2026, and a five-day delivery window from order placement. FOB terms are destination, meaning the contractor bears all costs and risks until the item reaches the specified delivery point. All packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E, with specific preservation methods, container types, and packaging codes designated, and palletization must comply with DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including the special marking code 05 indicating a delicate instrument, and bare item marking per RQ017 is mandatory. Barcode compliance including 2D Data Matrix is required, and parcel post shipping is prohibited; shipments must utilize traceable freight methods. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated. Critical, major, and minor attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II, respectively, with corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. The contract incorporates over 50 FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification and safety data sheets, safeguarding covered defense information, cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171, export control restrictions, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and electronic invoicing via WAWF. Contractor representations regarding small business status, UEI, CAGE code, and potential provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment must be submitted, and any affirmative responses trigger mandatory disclosures. The contract is fixed-price, though the specific type is to be inserted by the contracting officer, and pricing information remains unpopulated, indicating this is a solicitation awaiting proposal submission. All technical and quality requirements are drawn from the DLA Master List, and deviation 2026-00038 applies to numerous clauses. No formal attachments are listed, and evaluation factors