KETTLE, STEAM JACKETED

The contract is for the procurement of one steam-jacketed kettle, identified by NSN 7310-01-324-3853 and part number KET6T, with technical specifications including 440 V AC, 60 Hz, 3-phase power, and 6 kW output. The item must include prominent “DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE” warning labels on the outer case near service access covers and fasteners, as well as inside the unit adjacent to high-voltage components, detailing mandatory safety instructions such as disconnecting power before servicing, keeping covers secured during operation, and restricting servicing to authorized personnel. The contract aligns with DLA packaging standards under RP001 and mandates compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, with ASTM D3951 as a secondary standard unless superseded by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Hazardous materials labeling must meet OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and ozone-depleting substances are prohibited. The equipment is to be delivered to FPO AE 09564 within 20 days after award under FOB Destination terms. The contract value is approximately $6,915.70 to $7,166.60 based on historical pricing, and the solicitation number is SPE3SE-26-T-1014, with proposals due by July 20, 2026, via DIBBS. All offerors must have an active UEI and CAGE code, submit through DIBBS, and comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including FAR 52.246-2 for inspection, FAR 52.249-8 for default, and FAR 52.216-1 for contract type determination. The award will be based on price, delivery compliance, and adherence to procurement regulations including the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, likely under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing via WAWF, and the contractor must comply with cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Additional obligations include affirmative representations on small business status, compliance with trafficking-in-persons and employment eligibility verification clauses, and adherence to sustainable product and hazardous material handling standards. Transportation by sea requires the