GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to BASIC RUBBER AND PLASTICS CO. (CAGE 6K404) for the procurement of a single line item: a gasket with NSN 5330010963794, at a total contract value of $1,554.00. The award was issued on July 22, 2026, under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-265E, with performance required within 105 days of an As Directed Order, and the original delivery date set for September 16, 2026, with a need ship date of November 10, 2026. Delivery is FOB origin, with final destination at the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract includes stringent packaging and marking requirements compliant with MIL-DTL-117 Type II Class C Style 1, MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130N, mandating opaque, waterproof, greaseproof bagging to protect against UV degradation and requiring machine-readable barcodes for all items. Shelf-life items must be labeled with expiration dates, and mercury-containing items require secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Preservation procedures follow PRES MTHD 33 with no additional preservation material, and hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, FIFRA, and FFDCA, with hazard warning labels submitted for approval prior to award. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses to ensure compliance with federal mandates, including equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity protections under NIST SP 800-171, and restrictions on the use of hexavalent chromium and toxic substances. Contractor obligations include electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via WAWF, adherence to transportation requirements using U.S.-flag vessels for sea shipments, and full compliance with export control regulations for controlled items. The contractor must also provide Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials and maintain compliance with identification marking and accounting standards. Authorization and consent clauses for intellectual property include both Alternate I and II, and the contract permits accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contracting officer