HYDROMETER, GRADUATE

Two graduated hydrometers with glass stems and glass plumlets, each 12 inches in nominal length, are being procured for specific gravity measurement within the range of +1.0 to 2.0 using the Baume and specific gravity scales, with a smallest increment of 0.01 and calibrated at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The item is identified by NSN 6630-00-428-7000 and must be delivered within 20 days after order issuance to FPO AE 09592-4500 under FOB destination terms. Packaging and marking must follow Medical Marking Standard No. 1, superseding MIL-STD-129, with each unit sealed in a protective container and packed in commercial shipping containers suitable for safe transport via common carrier at the lowest cost. Electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports through Wide Area WorkFlow is mandatory, and all hardware must comply with prohibitions against intentional addition or direct contact with mercury or mercury compounds, except for permitted functional uses as defined by NAVSEA 5100-003D, including double containment for portable devices containing mercury. The contract incorporates technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List and is subject to cybersecurity safeguards under NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding of covered defense information as outlined in FAR and DFARS clauses, including whistleblower rights, disclosure of information, and restrictions on prohibited telecommunications equipment. The solicitation is limited to small business participation with no set-aside type specified, and all offerors must provide unique entity identifiers and confirm socioeconomic status if claiming affiliation or certification. Compliance with the DLA packaging requirements, inspection at destination, and adherence to all applicable FAR clauses—such as inspection of supplies, changes, subcontracting for commercial items, and electronic payment instructions—is required. Contract award will be based on technical acceptability and price, with the offeror required to specify source and part number for the supplied hydrometers.