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SPE8E6-27-Q-0006Federal

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Solicitation SPE8E6-27-Q-0006 is a firm-fixed-price requirement issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support for the procurement of two small, white life preserver vests (NSN 4220-01-487-2940). Classified as a Critical Application Item, the vests must meet stringent technical specifications, including the integration of a distress marker light with a permanent nylon hook tape patch and accessories secured by 1/16-inch diameter nylon cords with a minimum tensile strength of 90 pounds. These accessories must be fastened using bowline knots, with specific cord lengths of 48 inches for the marker light and sea dye marker, and 24 inches for the whistle. The contract strictly prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to the hardware, with limited exceptions for functional components. Delivery is required within 60 days after order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. The items are to be shipped via a freight forwarder in Marinette, Wisconsin, for final delivery to the Naval Supply Center at King Abdulaziz Naval Base in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, while palletization must follow DLA requirement RP001. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding cybersecurity, sustainable products, and the Buy American program. All quotes must be submitted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System.

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DLA procurement of two specialized life preserver vests for delivery to Saudi Arabia.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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USA

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SPE86-27-Q-0006 - Life Preserver Vest

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
Contacts1 person available
OfficeUSA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
Office AddressUSA
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Ryan Thornton
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

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LIFE PRESERVER VEST RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
SIZE-SMALL, COLOR-WHITE
RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES
MERCURY OR MERCURY CONTAINING COMPOUNDS SHALL NOT BE INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO<(>,<)> OR COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH<(>,<)> ANY HARDWARE OR SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THIS CONTRACT. EXCEPTION: FUNCTIONAL MERCURY USED IN BATTERIES, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS, REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS; SENSORS OR CONTROLS; WEAPON SYSTEMS; AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS REAGENTS SPECIFIED BY NAVSEA. PORTABLE FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS CONTAINING MERCURY SHALL BE SHOCK PROOF AND CONTAIN A SECOND BOUNDARY OF CONTAINMENT OF THE MERCURY OR MERCURY COMPOUND. (IAW NAVSEA 5100-003D). EXCEPTION: A-A-59767 verbiage: 3.2.6 Distress marker light patch. The upper left section (shoulder area) of the vest cover should contain a minimum 1½by 1½-inch nylon loop tape patch to temporarily attach the distress marker light in man overboard situations. The distress marker light must have a 1by 2-inch nylon hook tape patch permanently adhered to the back of the light. 3.2.8 Accessories securing cords. The distress marker light, sea dye marker, and flat whistle shall be secured to the accessories pocket with nominal 1/16-inch diameter nylon cords having a minimum tensile strength of 90 pounds when tested in accordance with ASTM D4268. The length of the cord shall be 48 inches in length for the distress marker light and sea dye marker and 24 inches in length for the whistle. The length of the cord shall be measured from the attachment point of the accessory to the attachment point of the vest. The accessories shall be secured using bowline knots. CLAUSE 52.246-9000, CERTIFICATE OF QUALITY COMPLIANCE, APPLIES.
CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM
MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC 8GFM5 P/N MD3040-10-S SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, INC. 78673 P/N CMV-1001-1
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments%2FDLMS% 2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
SPE8E6-27-Q-0006
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-2940 CONT'D
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT. 0001 4220-01-487-2940 2.000 EA $ _______________ $ ______________ LIFE PRESERVER ,VEST
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: ORIGIN
ACCEPTANCE POINT: ORIGIN
FOB: ORIGIN DELIVERY DATE: 60 DAYS ADO
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0 UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:D3 INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:Q PACKING LEVEL: B MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
FREIGHT FORWARDER:
PSR00S
FMM WAREHOUSE RECEIVING GP HANDLING BLDG. 26 1600 ELY STREET MARINETTE WI 54143-2434 US
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
PSRW00
KING ABDULAZIZ NAVAL BASE NAVAL SUPPLY CENTER, EASTERN FLEET RSNF, JUBAIL RIYADH SA
MARKFOR
PSRW00
KING ABDULAZIZ NAVAL BASE NAVAL SUPPLY CENTER, EASTERN FLEET RSNF, JUBAIL RIYADH SA
M/F: (TCN) PSRW5432496022 RDD: 296 PROJ: 820 TP 1 SUPP ADD: PASSBV SIG: L
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 03
DIC: A01 DIST: F ADV: 2L FC: 48
SPE8E6-27-Q-0006
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-2940 CONT'D
GOVT USE External External External Customer RDD/ ITEM PR PRLI PR PRLI Material Need Ship Date. 0001 7018448218 0001 N/A N/A N/A 10/26/2023

SPE8E6-27-Q-0006 NSN/Part Number: 4220-01-487-2940 Quantity: 2 EA Purchase Request: 7018448218QTY: 2 Delivery: 60 days ADO

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