HEATER, THERMAL RELE

The contract solicitation SPE7M5-26-T-298L seeks 18 units of a thermal relay heater with NSN 5999-01-210-8856 for delivery to DLA Distribution at 2083 Normandy Drive, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002, under FOB Destination terms with a 152-day delivery window from the issuance of the Actual Delivery Order. The solicitation incorporates stringent packaging and marking requirements aligned with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, mandating specific preservation methods, container types, and physical identification in accordance with DLA’s RP001 and RA001 guidelines which reference the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Hazardous materials are strictly regulated under DFARS clauses 252.223-7001 and 252.223-7002, requiring full hazard labeling per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, pre-award submission of Safety Data Sheets, and compliance with exceptions for certain federal-regulated substances. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless explicitly exempted, and portable fluorescent lamps or instruments containing mercury must include shock-proof design and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. All products must be labeled with machine-readable codes compliant with MIL-STD-129, and non-accepted supplies must have government identification removed. The contract mandates use of WAWF for all invoicing, with no alternative systems accepted. Offerors must maintain active SAM registrations, disclose UEI and CAGE codes, and comply with socioeconomic representation requirements for small business categories including WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone, alongside joint venture disclosures where applicable. The solicitation includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment non-discrimination, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable procurement, and whistleblower protections, all aligned with Deviation 2026-00038 or specific DFARS deviations. Contract type remains unspecified, though it is contemplated that the award will result in a fixed-price or other defined contract structure, with payment terms potentially including accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, performed by government representatives, with no independent contractor inspection rights. Pricing data for the current solicitation is unavailable and historical figures from unrelated contracts cannot be used for