HYDROMETER, GRADUATE

A graduated glass hydrometer meeting specific API gravity measurement criteria is being procured under solicitation SPE2DH-26-T-4105, with a requirement for two units to be delivered within 20 days after award. The device must measure petroleum API gravity in the 29 to 41 degree range with a maximum overall length of 335 millimeters and a scale length of 145 millimeters, featuring 0.1 degree API subdivisions and an accuracy of plus or minus 0.1 degree API; no thermometer is included. Delivery is designated FOB destination to a U.S. Navy vessel address in San Diego, with the original delivery deadline set for January 23, 2026. The hydrometer must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including RA001 for technical specifications and RP001 for packaging standards, with packaging meeting ASTM D3951 as a baseline but subject to DLA’s precedence. Labeling and marking must follow MIL-STD-129 or Medical Marking Standard No. 1, whichever applies, and all units must be individually sealed to prevent damage. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow and adherence to DLA packaging, marking, and safety requirements, including hazard communication labeling per OSHA HazCom and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and certain foreign-sourced equipment. Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses governing inspection at destination, changes, subcontracting, safeguarding government information, cybersecurity, export control, and whistleblower protections are incorporated in full. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and certify size status, socioeconomic eligibility if applicable, and compliance with the Buy American Act. The solicitation is for a simplified acquisition under NAICS code 334519, with proposals required to be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by June 3, 2026. Pricing data in the solicitation reflects historical awards and does not establish current contract value, and no specific award methodology such as LPTA or trade-off is stated. Contract administration functions including payment routing and contracting officer representation are to be confirmed in the resulting award, and all performance and compliance obligations are tied to the government’s acceptance at the delivery point.