53--GASKET

Solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-9156 is a total small business set-aside for a unilateral Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a one-year period of performance. The Department of Defense, through the DLA Land and Maritime Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate, is seeking the procurement of gaskets under NSN 5330-01-256-4500. The estimated annual quantity is 98 units, with a guaranteed contract minimum of 14 units and a maximum contract value of 350,000 dollars. This is a critical application item with approved part numbers from The Boeing Company (458-52506-1) and OGS Industries, Inc (458-52506-1). The contract mandates strict technical and quality compliance, including a total prohibition of asbestos per FED-STD-313 and a ban on additive manufacturing processes. Delivery is required within 97 days after receipt of order (ADO) on an FOB Origin basis within the continental United States. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-117, specifically requiring medium duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bags for items susceptible to ultraviolet ray deterioration. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Payment and invoicing must be processed electronically via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are required to register via DLA's Account Management and Provisioning System (AMPS). Award will be based on the most advantageous offer to the Government, considering price and other factors, provided the offeror passes critical gates regarding item condition and quote validity.