GASKET

This contract, identified as solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-19JH, is for the procurement of 33 gaskets, identified by NSN 5330-01-173-8299 and Grimes Aerospace Company part number 31-4978-3. The item is classified as a commercial critical application item and must be manufactured without the use of asbestos. The procurement is managed by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division with a required delivery date of September 9, 2027, and a need ship date of February 14, 2027. Delivery is set for 171 days after receipt of order, with the FOB point at origin and both inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination, DLA Distribution Jacksonville. The contract mandates strict adherence to several technical and quality requirements, including DLA packaging requirements (RP001), higher level quality requirements (RQ001), and specific measuring and test equipment standards (RT001). Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with zero-based sampling plans applied unless otherwise specified. Due to the potential for ultraviolet degradation, the items must be sealed in medium duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bags per MIL-DTL-117. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, and the contract specifies that Item Unique Identification is not required.