GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price requirements contract to GM DEFENSE LLC, identified by CAGE code 97DN1, for the procurement of a gasket with NSN 5330017280361 under delivery order SPE7LX26D0066. The total contract value is $2,034.35, though the government has reserved a minimum obligated amount of $350,000 to support ongoing surge and sustainment requirements across a three-year base period with two additional three-year option periods extending performance through June 25, 2029. The contract implements a Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology, requiring suppliers to meet strict sourcing precedence: original component or equipment manufacturers are prioritized, followed by qualified lists, authorized distributors, qualified source list distributors with full traceability, and qualified testing source list suppliers with supporting test documentation. All items must comply with military packaging and preservation standards as detailed in Attachment 3, transitioning from commercial to military-grade packaging during system maturation, with uniform labeling governed by MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification and MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage markings. Each item must bear machine-readable UID data including enterprise identifier, serial number, part number, and issuing agency code, verified using Automatic Identification Technology and reported to the DoD IUID Registry via WAWF. Delivery occurs FOB origin at the contractor’s facility in Concord, North Carolina, except for one battery item delivered FOB destination to Tracy, California. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the destination by the government, with compliance enforced through FAR 52.246-11 and DFARS clauses. The contract includes special requirements for system maturation, allowing the contracting officer to adjust quantities, unit of issue, packaging, and pricing based on evolving technical needs, alongside surge and sustainment provisions referenced in Attachments 2 and 5. Hazardous material reporting under 52.223-3 and qualified pre-award source verification under 52.209-1 are mandatory, and all invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF using approved document types. Payment is processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, with the contracting officer, Deonna Coleman, serving as the sole point of contact for administrative, technical, and contracting oversight.