GASKET, SPIRAL WOUND

The contract solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-035J is for the procurement of 1,361 spiral wound gaskets with NSN 5330-01-355-1459, to be delivered within 165 days of award to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item specification permits the use of corrosion-resistant steel in place of carbon steel for outer rings while requiring all other performance and material standards to be fully met. Technical data associated with the gasket is subject to export control under ITAR or EAR, and access is restricted to DLA contractors who hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed required training on handling defense-controlled technical data, and have received explicit approval from DLA. Compliance with DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) is mandatory, with packaging and preservation strictly governed by MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, and all items must be marked per MIL-STD-130N using Data Matrix barcodes, including a "Fragile" identification where applicable. The contract requires adherence to cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171, with contractors needing to meet either a Basic or High Assessment level as defined in 252.204-7012, and CMMC Level 2 certification is required for third-party assessors or self-assessments. The solicitation operates under full and open competition with no set-aside, and offers must be submitted electronically through the DLIBBS portal by May 7, 2026. Contract type will be determined by the contracting officer, and payment must be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow with delivery on an FOB Origin basis. The Government will inspect and accept the product at the delivery destination, and all hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and accompanied by Material Safety Data Sheets. Compliance with clauses relating to employment eligibility, equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, whistleblower rights, cybersecurity incident reporting, and prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment is required, and offerors must complete all representations regarding small business status, UEI, CAGE code, and joint venture participation as outlined in Section K.