GAGE, DIFFERENTIAL, D

The contract specifies the procurement of a Differential Gauge, D, identified by NSN 6685013842451, with a quantity of seven units to be delivered to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Delivery is required within 200 days of award, with an original deadline of December 21, 2026, under FOB destination terms, meaning the government assumes risk and responsibility for the item upon arrival at the destination. The contract mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including temporary tags on each item that must display the contract number, NSN, manufacturer’s part number, and rated accuracy. A special marking code of “05 – Delicate instrument” must be applied, and all packaging must adhere to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements and prohibit the use of mercury or mercury compounds in preservation, packing, and marking unless exempted under specific NAVSEA exceptions for functional components like batteries or sensors, which must be shockproof and contain a secondary containment barrier. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point by the government, with quality assurance governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 using zero non-conformances as the acceptance standard unless otherwise specified, and critical, major, and minor attributes must be verified at levels VII, IV, and II with corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. The contractor must ensure all hazardous materials are properly labeled under 29 CFR 1910.1200 and comply with DFARS provisions prohibiting hexavalent chromium and toxic materials. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, cybersecurity safeguarding, subcontracting, and supply chain integrity, including mandatory compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for information security. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and all offerors are required to provide their UEI and CAGE code while representing their small business status and socioeconomic certifications. The contract does not include pricing details beyond the unit of issue and quantity and is governed by a solicitation number SPE4A5-26-T-186B issued by the Department of Defense, with proposals due via the DIBBS portal by June 3, 2026.