GASKET

Solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-268D is a Request for Quotations issued by the Department of Defense, DLA Land and Maritime, for the procurement of 72 gaskets, identified by NSN 5330-00-474-1002. This procurement is for an Air Force Designated Critical Safety Item, requiring the manufacturer's quality management system to comply with SAE AS9100 or an equivalent standard. The total delivery period is 790 days after award, with a required delivery date of March 27, 2028, to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the point of origin. A critical requirement of this contract is the First Article Test (FAT). The contractor must deliver one unit for government testing to Hill AFB within 120 calendar days of the contract date. The government will notify the contractor of approval or disapproval within 128 calendar days of receipt. The government's testing cost of 1,500 dollars will be added to the offered price during evaluation. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, specifically requiring items to be sealed in medium duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bags per MIL-DTL-117. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment requests. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those regarding the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and cybersecurity safeguarding under DFARS 252.204-7012. All quotes must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the deadline of October 1, 2026.