GASKET

The contract, awarded to ALLIED DEFENSE INDUSTRIES, LLC (CAGE 0GD25), is for the procurement of a single gasket item identified by NSN 5330014631165, with a total value of $3,100.00, under solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-5476. The award was issued on July 29, 2026, with delivery required to DDSP New Cumberland, PA, FOB ORIGIN, and a performance deadline of March 26, 2027. The item must comply with strict military packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, which mandates Type I shelf-life marking for a 12-month non-extendable shelf life and standardized barcoding consistent with DoD logistics systems. Packaging must adhere to DLA Procedure RP001 and hazardous material regulations under IP025, with no preservation, wrap, or cushion materials specified. The gasket must also comply with NAVSEA 5100-003D restrictions prohibiting mercury and mercury compounds unless exempted. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses governing compliance, delivery, inspection, and payment. Key clauses include inspection by the Government under FAR 52.246-2, default provisions under FAR 52.249-8, and changes under FAR 52.243-1, which includes a deviation permitting custom modifications. Payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required. The contractor must comply with employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities (with Alternate I waiver language), and cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment and safeguarding of contractor information systems. Prohibitions on hexavalent chromium, hazardous materials handling, and acquisition of defense items from Communist Chinese military companies are also enforced. The contract includes special requirements for notification of radioactive materials and compliance with OSHA hazard labeling standards, with no provision for security clearances, key personnel, or contract options. The solicitation was competed electronically through DIBBS, with all submissions required via that portal by July 20, 2026. The contractor is a small business,