GAGE ROD, LIQUID LEV

This solicitation, identified by number SPE4A5-26-T-356E, is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division, for the procurement of Liquid Level Gage Rods (NSN 6680-01-722-2830). The contract consists of multiple line items, each for a quantity of one each, intended for delivery to various U.S. Navy vessels, including the USS William P. Lawrence, USS Kidd, USS Pinckney, USS Halsey, USS Truxtun, USS Nitze, USS Forrest Sherman, USS Sampson, and USS Nitze. All items are subject to FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The required delivery timeline is 20 days, with original required delivery dates set for August 2026. The contract imposes stringent technical, packaging, and shipping requirements. All supplies must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking. A critical prohibition is in place regarding the use of mercury or mercury compounds in any preservation, packaging, or marking processes. Furthermore, shipments must be sent via the fastest traceable means, and the use of parcel post is strictly prohibited for several line items. Compliance with DLA packaging requirements (RP001) for palletization is mandatory. The solicitation also incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including provisions for safeguarding covered defense information, combating trafficking in persons, and electronic invoicing via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the deadline of August 24, 2026.