45--HEATING ELEMENT,ELECTRICAL,IMMERSION

Solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-6808 is a request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the Nuclear Reactor Program to acquire six electrical immersion type heating elements, identified by NSN 4520015543418 and designated as critical application items. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 333310 and requires delivery within 155 days, with a need ship date of February 24, 2027, and an original required delivery date of July 24, 2027. Shipping is specified as FOB Origin, with the destination for both inspection and acceptance located at the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contract mandates strict adherence to quality and packaging standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and RP001 for palletization. Quality assurance requires sampling in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and the contractor must ensure that mercury or mercury-containing compounds are not intentionally added to the hardware, except where specifically authorized by NAVSEA. Administrative requirements include the use of Wide Area WorkFlow for invoicing and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those regarding the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and the safeguarding of covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012.