GASKET

This contract is for the supply of a gasket identified by NSN 5330013961030, with a quantity of 24 units, to be delivered within 84 days of contract award under FOB origin terms to the destination location in Tracy, California. The solicitation, issued under SPE7L3-26-T-168G, mandates full and open competition and is governed by stringent defense procurement standards. All items must comply with MIL-STD-130N for identification marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, with the end item sealed in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag per MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, to protect UV-sensitive materials. Shelf life at delivery must retain at least 85% of the stated life, and packaging must adhere to DLA’s RP001 guidelines and include appropriate labeling per MIL-STD-129, including 2D Data Matrix barcodes for automated tracking. The contract prohibits the intentional use of mercury and mercury-containing compounds except for specific functional applications like batteries, fluorescent lights, or weapon systems under NAVSEA 5100-003D, which also mandates shock-proof containers with a secondary containment for any mercury-bearing items. Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly forbidden, and the item must be completely free of asbestos, with any alternatives requiring formal approval under Clause L30. Hazardous materials require compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, submission of Safety Data Sheets, and pre-award labeling approval. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including those on safeguarding covered defense information, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, and cyber incident reporting, all modified by specific deviations effective as of 2026. Performance is subject to destination inspection by the government per FAR 52.246-2, and payment must be processed via WAWF with electronic invoicing and receiving reports. All submissions must be made exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the August 20, 2026 deadline.