LEAD, TEST

This contract, identified by solicitation number SPE7M1-26-T-8794, is a full and open competition issued by the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain under NAICS code 334514 for the procurement of three units of LEAD,TEST with NSN 6625-01-728-7051. Delivery is required within 20 days after the order date to Newport, Rhode Island, with FOB Origin terms applying due to the First Destination Transportation program. The contract incorporates critical environmental restrictions prohibiting the use or incorporation of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals in any delivered items, overriding any conflicting specification requirements while maintaining all product performance standards; any substitute chemicals must be pre-approved unless explicitly authorized by the specification. Technical and quality requirements are defined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements under RA001, and packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation, container, and labeling parameters outlined in the contract. Export control is a significant compliance component, as technical data associated with this item is subject to ITAR or EAR and may not be disclosed to foreign persons without prior authorization from the Department of State or Department of Commerce; contractors and their proposed sources must hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, complete mandatory training on handling DOD export-controlled data, and receive explicit DLA approval to access such information. Offerors must also maintain active SAM registration, comply with all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses including those related to whistleblower protections, cyber incident reporting, anti-trafficking, and equal opportunity, and use WAWF for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. The solicitation mandates adherence to the Hazard Communication Standard for hazardous materials and requires compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity if applicable. Automated award is possible if no first article testing is required, and HUBZone small businesses are eligible for price evaluation preferences. All quotations must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), and certified cost or pricing data requirements are incorporated, with awards subject to DPAS priority ratings of DX or DO for national defense purposes.