GASKET

This contract is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) solicitation issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Fluid Handling Division under the Department of Defense for the procurement of 117 gaskets, identified by NSN 5330-00-920-3322, with a guaranteed minimum of 17 units and a maximum contract value of $350,000. The solicitation, numbered SPE7M4-26-U-0406, was posted on July 19, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, and is structured as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, requiring offerors to certify their small business status and related socioeconomic designations. Delivery must occur within 116 days after award, with FOB Origin terms placing responsibility for transportation and risk of loss on the contractor until goods are shipped from their facility. All items must comply strictly with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards, including specific packaging codes and methods, and must be enclosed in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag meeting MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1. Marking and bar-coding must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for logistics compatibility, and no asbestos as defined by FED-STD-313 is permitted. Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, with special hazard warning labels subject to prior government review. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including provisions for sustainable products, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, cybersecurity safeguards for covered defense information, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on certain telecommunications equipment. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the government, with final payment processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using approved document types. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and any representation of providing covered defense telecommunications equipment triggers additional disclosure obligations. The award will be made without known evaluation factors or pricing details provided in the solicitation, implying selection may be based on technical acceptability and price, though the precise method is not stated. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal, and contractors are bound by clauses ensuring compliance with labor, environmental, and cybersecurity standards throughout performance.