HOOK, BOAT

The contract is for the procurement of 79 units of a 12-foot-long boat hook with a minimum handle diameter of 1-9/16 inches, manufactured via metal casting and identified by part number 458070 and NSN 2040-00-268-9252. The item must be produced in accordance with Technical Data Package Rev A Gen 1 and referenced drawing specifications, with tooling required for casting and sourcing support available through DLA’s Aviation or Land & Maritime Supply Chains. The contract is issued under a full and open competition with a fixed-price structure, requiring delivery within 99 days after order placement to the designated destination in San Diego, California, under FOB Origin terms. All items must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with no plastic packaging materials permitted, and preservation methods restricted to CLNG/DRY with zero preservative material. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in manufacturing, packaging, preservation, or marking unless explicitly exempted for functional components such as batteries or instrument sensors, as defined by NAVSEA 5100-003D. Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are banned, and substitute chemicals require approval. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government responsible for verifying conformance to specifications. The contract includes mandatory compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, sustainable products, hazardous material safety, cybersecurity safeguards, subcontracting, and export controls. Payment is governed by WAWF electronic submission, with no alternative systems permitted. Items must be palletized per DLA packaging requirements, and special marking is not required. Offers using additive manufacturing are ineligible for award, and small business participation is subject to nonmanufacturer rules and HUBZone price evaluation preferences. Contractor representations on size status, UEI, and CAGE codes are required, and all hazardous materials must be labeled per OSHA and MIL-STD-129 standards. Ocean transport must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless waived, and any radioactive materials must be pre-notified to the Contracting Officer. The contract value is not explicitly stated in the solicitation, though prior unit costs for similar items have ranged between $52.90 and $95.29.