GASKET, SPIRAL WOUND

The contract solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-117W seeks the procurement of 70 spiral wound gaskets with National Stock Number 5330-01-460-0688, to be delivered within 70 days after order to Tracy, CA 95304-5000 under FOB Origin terms. The item must comply with stringent technical and quality specifications referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and is explicitly prohibited from containing asbestos or any mercury-containing compounds. Packaging requirements mandate use of a medium duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag conforming to MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, to protect against UV degradation, with all shipments subject to MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards and MIL-STD-129 marking requirements including barcoding and U.S. military property identification per MIL-STD-130N. The contract enforces strict compliance with hazardous material regulations, prohibiting hexavalent chromium and requiring labeling per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, while also mandating adherence to NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity controls for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours. Additionally, the contractor is barred from using telecommunications equipment or services from certain Chinese entities and must certify compliance with export control laws and prohibitions on acquisition from Communist Chinese military companies. The solicitation includes comprehensive clauses related to labor, ethics, and compliance, such as equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable product requirements. Payment must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, with no allowance for alternative invoicing systems, and delivery acceptance occurs at the destination under FAR 52.246-2. Technical representations and certifications are required from offerors including Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, small business size status, and socioeconomic certifications if applicable. Offers must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by the July 27, 2026 deadline, with technical data uploaded to the designated DLA portal. The contract type has not been specified, but simplified acquisition procedures suggest a potential Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award methodology. The contracting activity is the Department of Defense’s Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support organization under the Defense Logistics Agency, and all provisions, including deviations and alternate clauses, align with updated Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement