JACK BOX

The contract pertains to the procurement of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) item identified as JACK BOX with part number 147-021XMS-02 and NSN 5935015726657, for a quantity of 44 units, to be delivered within 168 days after award under FOB origin terms. Delivery is mandated to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 requirements, including unit packaging code 001 using film wrap with no preservation material or cushioning, stored in intermediate containers numbered 016, and packed under pack code U. Marking must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required, and bare item marking per RQ017 must be physically applied. The item is classified as a critical application item and must remain free of intentional mercury or mercury-containing compounds except in specified exempted uses such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, and weapon systems, with portable devices containing mercury required to meet NAVSEA 5100-003D standards for shock resistance and secondary containment. The use of ozone-depleting substances is prohibited in all manufacturing and processing unless expressly approved in writing by the contracting officer, and this prohibition supersedes any conflicting specification requirements. The contract mandates compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-assessment and incorporates multiple DFARS clauses related to safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171. Offerors must affirm their small business status, provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and disclose any covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. The contract includes strict clauses on employment eligibility, combating human trafficking, equal opportunity, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and payment enforcement, with invoicing required through WAWF. Contractors replacing approved sources must obtain written authorization from the original manufacturer prior to award, and any offer not meeting this requirement will be considered only for future solicitations. All technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with the applicable revision controlled by the solicitation issue date. No pricing data is provided in the contract line item, indicating price determination remains open pending award.