GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (CAGE 4X136) a fixed-price contract for 40 gaskets (NSN 5330012098030) at a total price of $441.20, with delivery required by November 18, 2026, to the designated receiving facility in Tracy, California. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-251L and awarded on July 16, 2026, is governed by a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses focused on compliance, safety, and logistics. Key compliance requirements include adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling—including mandatory 2D Data Matrix barcodes—and specific packaging standards for hazardous and radioactive materials, including MIL-DTL-117 Type II, Class C, Style 1 for NSN 5330/5331 items. The gasket carries a 36-month non-extendable shelf life per RS020 and must be stored under dry climate conditions. Shipping is FOB origin, with the government responsible for transportation costs, and all deliveries must be accompanied by an ocean bill of lading, hazardous warning labels, and a Material Safety Data Sheet if applicable. The contract mandates electronic invoicing and receiving reports through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, and all hazardous materials must comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and be properly labeled prior to award. Contractor obligations also include maintaining current representations in the System for Award Management, verifying employment eligibility, ensuring compliance with anti-trafficking policies, safeguarding defense information under 252.204-7012, and adhering to supply chain risk and cybersecurity assessment requirements including NIST SP 800-171. No contract options, modifications, or subcontracting thresholds are specified, and the award does not include a set-aside designation. The contract imposes no security clearance requirements or key personnel restrictions, but strictly enforces documentation and procedural compliance across packaging, delivery, safety, and financial reporting.