GROMMET, NONMETALLIC

This contract specifies the provision of nonmetallic grommets identified by NSN 5325-00-276-6228 and part number MS35489-9, manufactured to meet technical standards referenced in NAVSEA and NASM3036 specifications, with revision controls tied to defined dates. The item is classified as a Critical Application Item with a non-extendable shelf life of 60 months, classified as Type I, and all packaging and marking must comply strictly with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including special marking code 32 to denote shelf life status. The contract prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the product or its direct contact, with limited exceptions for specific functional components like batteries or instruments, which must include secondary containment as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Sampling and inspection follow MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent zero-based plans, with mandatory zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated, and all attributes are assigned strict verification levels. The contract includes two delivery line items totaling 493 packages, each with identical technical specifications but distinct delivery addresses—one to DLA Distribution in Albany, Georgia, and the other to Cherry Point, North Carolina—with a required delivery window of 99 days from the award date and a firm need ship date of April 24, 2026, for the second line item. Delivery is FOB origin with no quantity variance permitted, and inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. The unit of issue is in packages (PG), with pricing and total value indicated per CLIN, and all logistics, transportation, and shipping details align with DLA procedural notes C19 and C20. Final compliance is governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with revisions in effect on the solicitation issue date controlling contract obligations, and all materials must be furnished without government identification if rejected.