53--GASKET

This contract is a solicitation for a gasket item identified by NSN 5330014247835 and part number RK10503, issued under SPE7LX-26-U-8529 by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. The contract structure is an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with an estimated maximum value of $350,000, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339991. The delivery schedule requires the item to be shipped FOB origin within 51 days after order placement, with no quantity variance permitted, and inspection and acceptance are conducted at the destination by the government. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, mandating a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag for all direct vendor delivery, foreign military sales, and stock shipments. Marking must follow MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N for identification, with no special marking required. The item has a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months as a TYPE I (CODE S) item under shelf-life requirement RS001, and preservation must use desiccant drying per method 33. Cybersecurity is enforced through mandatory clauses requiring implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. Hazardous materials must comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and require submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award. The contract includes clauses covering small business representation, employment eligibility, combating trafficking in persons, whistleblower rights, and limitations on disclosure of cyber incident information. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and payment administration is governed by DoDAACs. Offerors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, represent their small business status accurately, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DIBBS portal by the July 21, 2026 deadline.