GASKET

This solicitation, identified as SPE7LX-26-U-8516, is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 339991 for the procurement of 19 gaskets with NSN 5330-00-877-7544, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. The contract is structured as an indefinite delivery, unilateral contract below the simplified acquisition threshold, with a maximum value of $350,000 and a guaranteed minimum quantity of 2 units. Delivery is required within 97 days after receipt of order, FOB origin, with all shipments destined within the continental United States. The gasket is designated as a critical application item with approved part numbers from Rubbercraft Corporation, The Boeing Company, and Parker-Hannifin Corporation, each bearing the same part number 114PS433-11. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and inspection and acceptance occur at origin under clause RQ009, with the manufacturer’s quality system required to meet SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003 standards. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, for UV-sensitive components, while labeling and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and the Hazard Communication Standard. The product is prohibited from containing ozone-depleting chemicals or asbestos, and hexavalent chromium is banned. Contractors must ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding covered defense information, and are prohibited from using covered defense telecommunications equipment. All payments must be processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, with invoices and receiving reports submitted concurrently. Offerors must be certified small businesses with current representations in the System for Award Management and must affirm they do not provide covered telecommunications equipment. Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials must be submitted prior to award, and any radioactive materials must be disclosed in advance. The award will be made to the most advantageous offeror based on price and other factors, with a response deadline of July 21, 2026.