GASKET AND PREFORMED PACKING SET

The contract is for the procurement of a GASKET AND PREFORMED PACKING SET with National Stock Number 5330010263205, quantity 120 units, under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-168V, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support organization. This is a restricted source item requiring engineering source approval from the Government Design Control Activity, and it is classified as a critical application item with approved part numbers from RENK AMERICA LLC, CLARK GASKET CO., INC., and BC TECHNICAL CENTER, LLC. The item has a non-extendable shelf life of 120 months under TYPE I (CODE W) requirements, and must be packaged in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag conforming to MIL-DTL-117, TYPE II, CLASS C, STYLE 1, due to potential UV deterioration. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with special marking code 32 indicating shelf life, and palletization must comply with DLA packaging requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination under FAR 52.246-2, and the manufacturer’s inspection system must meet at minimum SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003 standards. Certificate of Conformance procedures under FAR 52.246-15 are authorized unless specifically withheld. Delivery is due 256 days after receipt of order, with an original required delivery date of May 4, 2027, under FOB ORIGIN terms. Payment must be processed through the Wide Area Workflow system, with electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports required. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation Revision 105 and applies numerous DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, safeguarding covered defense information, hazardous materials, export control, and domestic acquisition restrictions under the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act. All offerors must maintain current representations in the System for Award Management and comply with requirements for whistleblower protections, conflict of interest, and supplier performance risk notifications. The contract is fixed price, and submissions must be made through DIBBS by August 20, 2026, with the requirement to address Covered Defense Information controls under DFARS 252.204-70