GASKET

The contract solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-098J seeks the procurement of 28 nonmetallic gasket washers with NSN 5330-00-291-2967, sourced from approved suppliers Purolator Facet Inc. and Hercules Engine Components, with a delivery requirement of 60 days after award and a final delivery destination at DLA San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The item must comply with strict packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, with unit packaging following MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1 for UV protection and adherence to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. Preservation must be achieved via cleaning and drying (Method 33), with no additional cushioning or materials required. Marking and labeling must conform to MIL-STD-129, including barcoding per UCC-128, and all hazardous materials must be labeled as required by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, while hexavalent chromium is explicitly prohibited. The item is excluded from the First Destination Packaging Program and must not contain any asbestos as defined by Fed-Std-313. The solicitation incorporates comprehensive DFARS and FAR clauses governing cybersecurity, environmental compliance, labor standards, and contract administration, including requirements for NIST SP 800-171 implementation and cyber incident reporting within 72 hours, safeguarding covered defense information, prohibiting storage or disposal of toxic substances, and mandating U.S.-flag vessel use for ocean transport unless waived. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity Identifier and represent size status and socioeconomic classifications if applicable, and disclose use of covered telecommunications equipment. The contract requires electronic submission through DIBBS, with invoices filed via WAWF, and inspection and acceptance to occur at the destination. While pricing details are not specified, the basis of award is contingent upon the Contracting Officer’s determination and may be price-driven under simplified acquisition procedures. Compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements is mandatory, and all technical specifications referenced by R or I numbers are incorporated by reference. The solicitation period closes on July 16, 2026, after which award decisions will be made without predefined evaluation weights, leaving the final award methodology—whether low-price technically acceptable or trade-off—to be determined by the Contracting Officer.