GAGE, SPECIAL

This contract pertains to a special gage item with stringent technical, quality, and packaging requirements mandated by the Defense Logistics Agency. The item must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R or I numbers, with applicable revisions controlled by the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size. Strict prohibitions are in place against ozone-depleting chemicals and intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except for specific functional applications like batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, and certain Navy-approved reagents, which must still meet additional containment and shock-proof standards. All components must adhere to NAVAIR aircraft launch and recovery equipment traceability standards and be marked per the contract number SPE7M2-26-T-5599 with the contract number, NAWC CAGE, and part number unless superseded by technical drawings. Engineering source approval is required as this is a restricted-source item. The sampling protocol requires compliance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based plan, with verification levels assigned as VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor attributes respectively, or corresponding AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. Unspecified attributes default to major. MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 may determine sample size but acceptance requires zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E with code U, marking per MIL-STD-129 and no special markings. Palletization follows DLA packaging guidelines. The item—a single unit of 44 units—has a delivery deadline of 155 days from order, with FOB origin terms, inspection and acceptance occurring at destination. The delivery address is the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract was solicited on July 9, 2026, with responses due July 20, 2026, and the required delivery is set for April 14, 2027, with an original ship date of December 23, 2026. Item Unique Identification is not required per customer request, and the unit of issue is EA, aligned with DoD standards.