GASKET

This contract is for the procurement of a gasket identified by NSN 5330012493628 and part number R74544, with a quantity of five units at a unit price of $5.00, to be delivered within 168 days after the order date under FOB origin terms. The delivery destination is the DLA San Joaquin Distribution Center in Tracy, California, with both inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The gasket is classified as a critical application item with specific manufacturer equivalencies, and its packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packing, including use of a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag per MIL-DTL-117 Type II, Class C, Style 1 due to UV sensitivity. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with barcoding in GS1-128 or Data Matrix format, and palletization must follow DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001). The contract prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except for approved functional uses such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, and weapon systems as defined by NAVSEA 5100-003D, requiring mercury-containing devices to be shockproof and have secondary containment. Invoicing must be submitted through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with payment processed using electronic submission protocols. The contract includes a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, human trafficking prevention, employment verification, sustainable products, hazardous material handling, cybersecurity safeguards, subcontracting, inspection, default, whistleblower rights, compensation of former DoD officials, prohibition of Chinese military company items, export controls, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for information security. Offerors must provide their UEI and CAGE code and certify their small business status and socioeconomic designations, with mandatory disclosures related to covered telecommunications equipment and cyber incident reporting. Delivery is non-negotiable, with zero variance allowed on quantity, and the contract applies to direct vendor deliveries, foreign military sales, and stock shipments, requiring full compliance with DLA's technical and quality requirements referenced in their master list.