GASKET

The contract awarded to WESTERN DIESEL SERVICES, INC. under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-100B involves the delivery of a single gasket, identified by NSN 5330016608536, with a unit price of $19.000 and a total contract value of $50.35. Performance is required to be completed 116 days after receipt of order, with delivery to the destination in Tracy, California, under FOB Origin terms, meaning title and risk transfer upon delivery to the carrier. Inspection and acceptance are performed by the government at the destination. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, using a waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag, with no preservative materials applied and cleaning and drying as the sole preservation method. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, including barcoding for DoD logistics, and hazard communication labeling in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. The contract mandates electronic invoicing via WAWF and requires adherence to stringent DFARS and FAR clauses covering cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable procurement, hazardous material reporting, and prohibitions on Chinese military company equipment and hexavalent chromium. Ocean transportation, if applicable, must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a formal waiver is secured at least 45 days in advance. The contractor must submit Safety Data Sheets prior to award and maintain current representations in SAM.gov, including small business status. The award includes clauses requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding defense information, whistleblower protections, restrictions on mandatory arbitration, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. All submissions were made through DIBBS with a deadline of July 16, 2026, and the contracting office is the Defense Logistics Agency with primary point of contact Susan Diamond.