53--GASKET

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE7L326D61UK to SUPPLYCORE LLC for the procurement of a gasket identified by NSN 5330014856499, with a total contract value of $350,000.00, awarded on July 30, 2026, under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8549. This is an indefinite-delivery contract that becomes binding only upon issuance of the first order, with an estimated quantity of 105 units listed as non-binding and subject to actual demand. The contract is structured as a small business set-aside and includes requirements for compliance with numerous federal acquisition regulations, including clauses on small business representation, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and cybersecurity safeguards. The contractor must adhere to strict packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, using waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bags per MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, and conforming to DLA-specific packaging instructions such as RP001 and IP025. Asbestos is prohibited, and mercury-containing items must be double-contained per NAVSEA 5100-003D. All hazardous materials must be labeled according to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS 252.223-7001, with label copies submitted prior to award. Barcoding requirements mandate both linear and 2D codes for automated tracking. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under government authority per FAR 52.246-1. Payment must be submitted exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and the contractor must maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding covered defense information as defined in 252.204-7012. The contractor is required to represent its small business status, disclose any joint venture affiliations, and provide Unique Entity Identifiers and CAGE codes as needed. Prohibitions on the acquisition of controlled telecommunications equipment and hazardous substances such as hexavalent chromium are enforced, and whistleblower and compensation restrictions for former DoD officials are applicable. No specific delivery dates or pricing is fixed until orders are placed, and