GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to BASIC RUBBER AND PLASTICS CO. (CAGE 6K404) for the delivery of two identical gaskets, identified by NSN 5330014779623 and part number 4119NX0108E05, under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-862H. The total contract value is $160.00, with a delivery schedule requiring shipment within 20 days after order placement. Delivery is to be made FOB ORIGIN to the Edgewood Armory in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with government acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract is subject to comprehensive military packaging and preservation standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and MIL-STD-130N for unique item identification. Items must be sealed in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag meeting MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1 specifications, and carry a non-extendable 12-month shelf-life marking (32-32 Type I). The contractor must comply with stringent cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012, safeguarding covered defense information, and adhere to hazardous material handling and labeling protocols via MIL-STD-129 and applicable safety data sheet obligations. The contract includes mandatory clauses on employment eligibility, combating human trafficking, equal opportunity, sustainable products, and whistleblower protections, along with far-reaching subcontracting and flow-down obligations. Invoicing must be completed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the contractor must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management. The items are rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, mandating priority performance ahead of non-rated commercial orders. The contract represents a simplified acquisition under DLA’s Master Solicitation Revision 105, issued on DIBBS, with award made to a small business entity following automated procurement procedures.