HEATER, WATER, ELECTR

Solicitation SPE8E8-26-T-4426, issued by the Department of Defense through DLA Troop Support Construction and Equipment, seeks the procurement of one electric water heater with an E/I heater jacket (NSN 4410-01-181-5703). The requirement is for a single unit to be delivered to DLA Distribution San Diego within 167 days after the date of order, with a specified need ship date of December 21, 2026, and a final delivery date of April 9, 2027. The procurement is conducted under NAICS code 332410, with FOB Origin terms and destination inspection and acceptance. The contract mandates strict adherence to military standards for packaging, marking, and preservation, specifically MIL-E-17555 for electronic equipment, MIL-STD-2073-1E for general packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage marking. Special technical requirements include a prohibition on the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds per NAVSEA 5100-003D and compliance with DLA packaging requirements RP001. All invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Contractors must comply with comprehensive cybersecurity and information protection regulations, including NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours. Additionally, the solicitation prohibits the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment from restricted vendors and requires hazardous material labeling in accordance with OSHA standards. Quotations must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the July 2026 deadline.