GROMMET, NONMETALLIC

The contract is for the procurement of 1,852 nonmetallic grommets identified by NSN 5325014135599 and part number MS35489-142, manufactured to meet the current revision of MIL-STD or consensus non-government standards such as NASM3036. The item is classified as a critical application with a mandatory 36-month non-extendable shelf life under Type I (Code Q) requirements. All units must be manufactured, inspected, and accepted at origin under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling standards with zero non-conformances permitted in the sample lot, and critical, major, and minor attributes must adhere to AQL levels of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using dry preservation method and unit packaging code U, with intermediate containers specified as D3 and no preservation, wrap, or cushioning materials used. Marking must follow MIL-STD-129 with Special Marking Code 32 indicating shelf life and must also conform to MIL-STD-130N for identification, although Item Unique Identification is not required per DFARS 252.211-7003. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in the item, packaging, preservation, and marking except for limited functional uses in batteries, lights, instruments, sensors, controls, or reagents specified by NAVSEA, which must be shock-proof and contain a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Delivery is FOB origin to DLA Distribution Cherry Point, North Carolina, with a required delivery window of 168 days after award, no variance allowed in quantity, and full inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of manufacture. The contract incorporates numerous DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, safeguarding covered defense information, mercury restrictions, whistleblower rights, former DoD official compensation, and prohibitions on procurement from designated foreign telecommunications providers. Payment is to be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow using one of the designated document types, and contractors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, with representations regarding small business status and socioeconomic categories required for consideration. All documents referenced in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements apply, and the solicitation adheres to simplified acquisition procedures under FAR