GASKET

The contract calls for the procurement of 54 gaskets, identified by NSN 5330-01-130-7330 and part number GIL, INC. 55260 P/N G-2055 PIECE 56, designated as a critical application item. Delivery is required within 168 days ADO to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB origin terms, and the need ship date is set for November 3, 2026. The item must strictly comply with military packaging standards MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, ensuring protection against ultraviolet degradation through a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, and opaque bag. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking requirements. The gasket is prohibited from containing mercury or mercury compounds except in specific exempted applications such as functional batteries or instruments specified by NAVSEA, and must feature a secondary containment for any mercury-containing portable devices. Asbestos is completely banned under FED-STD-313. The contractor must ensure compliance with the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, with any non-domestic material sourcing requiring disclosure. All offers are subject to stringent evaluation gates, including a prohibition against the use of additive manufacturing for any component, rendering such offers ineligible. Contractors must maintain current NIST SP 800-171 compliance for all covered contractor information systems and have a recent, valid assessment no older than three years. Offerors must complete and maintain current representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM), including business size status under NAICS code 336411, and disclose ownership or control by foreign governments, covered telecommunications equipment, and compliance with trade agreements. The contract incorporates key Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing equal opportunity, trafficking prevention, employment verification, cybersecurity, whistleblower rights, and payment levies. Invoicing and receiving reports must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow, and delivery is subject to destination inspection and acceptance as required by FAR 52.246-1. Hazardous material handling adheres to IP025 and the Hazard Communication Standard, with additional requirements for transporting supplies by sea and reflagging. The solicitation, issued under number SPE7L3-26-T-9747, is