53--GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a $350,000.00 indefinite-quantity contract to JAMAICA BEARINGS CO., INC. (CAGE 04836) under solicitation SPE7L4-26-U-0916 for the procurement of a gasket with NSN 5330014652564. The contract, awarded on July 20, 2026, establishes an indefinite-delivery structure with a minimum order of 25 units and a ceiling value of $350,000.00, with performance triggered by individual delivery orders issued under FAR 52.216-18. Each order must be fulfilled within 112 days after the date of order, with deliveries required within the continental United States under FOB Origin terms. The contract is bound by a comprehensive set of quality, packaging, and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-DTL-117 Type II Class C Style 1 for waterproof and greaseproof bagging, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, with specific preservation requirements using Cold/Dry Method 33 and protection against UV deterioration. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point under FAR 52.246-2, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 standards and a zero non-conformance requirement. The contractor must comply with cybersecurity mandates under 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment per 252.204-7018, and hazard communication requirements aligned with 29 CFR 1910.1200, including pre-award submission of labels for non-listed hazardous materials. Invoicing must be conducted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the company must maintain active SAM registration and disclose its UEI and CAGE code. The contract includes clauses requiring small business representation, subcontractor compliance, notification of safety issues, and whistleblower protections. No specific evaluation factors or award basis are detailed, but the contract structure and regulatory framework indicate a focus on compliance, supply chain security, and logistics integrity.