GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to BASIC RUBBER AND PLASTICS CO. (CAGE 6K404) for the delivery of 108 gaskets (NSN 5330013691815) at a total cost of $289.44, with a delivery deadline of January 19, 2027, to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-5613 and awarded on July 20, 2026, is structured as a single-line-item procurement with no options or quantity flexibility. Performance requires strict compliance with military packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and RP001 for palletization, with a preservation method code of 33 indicating the item must be cleaned and dried with no preservatives, wrapping, or cushioning. All shipments must adhere to FOB origin terms, with the Government assuming transportation risk and cost. The contractor is obligated to label all items in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and DFARS clause 252.223-7001, submitting Safety Data Sheets compliant with Federal Standard No. 313 prior to award and updating them if material composition changes. Export-controlled items must carry ITAR/EAR markings as required by RQ032. The contract includes mandatory clauses addressing employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards, patent indemnity, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, all subject to deviation 2026-00038. CMMC Level 2 certification and export control compliance are treated as mandatory pass/fail criteria, indicating a trade-off award process where technical and compliance merit supersedes cost. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination facility by the Government. The contractor must also comply with U.S.-flag vessel requirements for ocean transport if applicable and notify the Contracting Officer of any hazardous material changes or compliance issues.