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LIFE PRESERVER, VEST

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SPE8E6-27-Q-0046Federal

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This firm fixed price solicitation, number SPE8E6-27-Q-0046, is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of blue, size X-Large life preserver vests (NSN 4220-01-487-3663). The requirement is split across three line items with a total quantity of 21 units, destined for the USNS Wally Schirra, USS Mason, and USS Boxer. Delivery is required within 60 days after order, with specific delivery dates scheduled between September 2 and September 24, 2026. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. The contract mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with palletization following RP001 requirements. Because the items are classified as hazardous materials, the supplier must comply with IP025 shipping standards and provide Safety Data Sheets and labels consistent with OSHA and Federal Standard No. 313-E. Technical specifications include requirements for distress marker light patches and specific nylon securing cords. All invoicing and payment processing must be conducted through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.

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DLA solicitation for 21 X-Large blue life preserver vests for US Navy ships.

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RFQ SPE8E6-27-Q-0046 - Life Preserver Vest/Assy

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
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OfficeUSA
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LIFE PRESERVER, VEST/ASSY (COMM'L MK-1) 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-X-LARGE, COLOR-BLUE 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).
RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES
Hazard Communication Standard Notice:
Effective June 1, 2015, Federal Standard No. 313-E, Material Safety Data, Transportation Data and Disposal Data for Hazardous Materials Furnished to Government Activities, establishes the requirement for preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in lieu of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) by suppliers who provide hazardous materials to government activities.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has modified its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. As a result of this change, GSA revised Federal Standard No. 313-E requiring Safety Data Sheets for classifying chemicals and communicating the applicable information on labels.
In accordance with the revised standard after June 1, 2015:
1. Suppliers will be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, safety data sheets consistent with the requirements found at 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 for hazardous materials delivered to the Government.
2. Suppliers will also be required to submit, to the contracting officer for review and approval prior to award, Hazardous Communication Standard (HCS) labels in accordance with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 requirements or current Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) labels when subject to labeling requirements under those statutes. This product labeling is required for hazardous materials delivered to the Government.
3. Finally, suppliers must train their employees on the new safety data sheets, hazardous communication labels, and requirements of 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200.
SPE8E6-27-Q-0046
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3663 CONT'D
For more information on SDS, refer to OSHAs website, available at:
https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html
For information on 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, refer to the below link:
https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
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
SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, INC. 78673 P/N CMV-1001-34 MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC 8GFM5 P/N MD3040-1-XL MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC 8GFM5 P/N MD3040HK-1-XL NAVAL GROUP HELLAS SINGLE MEMBER S.A. G3112 P/N NGH-AVIA-0031
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
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT. 0001 4220-01-487-3663 3.000 EA $ _______________ $ ______________ LIFE PRESERVER ,VEST
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
FOB: DESTINATION DELIVERY DATE: 60 DAYS ADO
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:HM CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:ZZ WRAP MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:C UNIT CONT:ZZ OPI:M INTRMDTE CONT:ZZ INTRMDTE CONT QTY:XXX PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:ZZ -ZZ Special Requirements
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
TEXT. All SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN PACKAGING ZZ, REFER TO STO ZD072,
SPE8E6-27-Q-0046
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3663 CONT'D
HAZMAT STATEMENT IN PURCHASE ORDER
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
N23198
USNS WALLY SCHIRRA T-AKE 8 N23198 UNIT 100495 BOX 1 FPO AP 96678 US
RDD 777 SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
N23198
USNS WALLY SCHIRRA T-AKE 8 N23198
DLA VENDORS: USE VSM FOR US
M/F: (TCN) N231986237S400 RDD: 777 PROJ: HK5 TP 2 SUPP ADD: YNDK05 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 05
DIC: A41 DIST: 9B ADV: 2L FC: F4
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT. 0002 4220-01-487-3663 15.000 EA $ ______________ $ ______________ LIFE PRESERVER ,VEST
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
FOB: DESTINATION DELIVERY DATE: 60 DAYS ADO
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:HM CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:ZZ WRAP MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:C UNIT CONT:ZZ OPI:M INTRMDTE CONT:ZZ INTRMDTE CONT QTY:XXX PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:ZZ -ZZ Special Requirements
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
TEXT. All SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN PACKAGING ZZ, REFER TO STO ZD072, HAZMAT STATEMENT IN PURCHASE ORDER
SPE8E6-27-Q-0046
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3663 CONT'D
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:HM CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:ZZ WRAP MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:C UNIT CONT:ZZ OPI:M INTRMDTE CONT:ZZ INTRMDTE CONT QTY:XXX PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:ZZ -ZZ Special Requirements
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
TEXT. All SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN PACKAGING ZZ, REFER TO STO ZD072, HAZMAT STATEMENT IN PURCHASE ORDER
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
V22995
USS MASON DDG 87 UNIT 100321 BOX 1 FPO AE 09578 US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
V22995
USS MASON DDG 87
DLA VENDORS: USE VSM FOR US
RDD 777 SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
M/F: (TCN) V229956262OD08 RDD: 777 PROJ: EK5 TP 2 SUPP ADD: YNOD01 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 06
DIC: A41 DIST: 9B ADV: FC: SE
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT. 0003 4220-01-487-3663 3.000 EA $ ______________ $ ______________ LIFE PRESERVER ,VEST
PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
FOB: DESTINATION DELIVERY DATE: 60 DAYS ADO
SPE8E6-27-Q-0046
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3663 CONT'D
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:HM CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:ZZ WRAP MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:C UNIT CONT:ZZ OPI:M INTRMDTE CONT:ZZ INTRMDTE CONT QTY:XXX PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:ZZ -ZZ Special Requirements
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
TEXT. All SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN PACKAGING ZZ, REFER TO STO ZD072, HAZMAT STATEMENT IN PURCHASE ORDER
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:HM CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:ZZ WRAP MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:C UNIT CONT:ZZ OPI:M INTRMDTE CONT:ZZ INTRMDTE CONT QTY:XXX PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:ZZ -ZZ Special Requirements
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
TEXT. All SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN PACKAGING ZZ, REFER TO STO ZD072, HAZMAT STATEMENT IN PURCHASE ORDER
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PKGING DATA MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:HM CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:ZZ WRAP MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:C UNIT CONT:ZZ OPI:M INTRMDTE CONT:ZZ INTRMDTE CONT QTY:XXX PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:ZZ -ZZ Special Requirements
PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
TEXT. All SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN PACKAGING ZZ, REFER TO STO ZD072, HAZMAT STATEMENT IN PURCHASE ORDER
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
R21808
USS BOXER LHD 4 UNIT 100166 BOX 1 FPO AP 96661 US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
SPE8E6-27-Q-0046
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3663 CONT'D
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
R21808
USS BOXER LHD 4
DLA VENDORS: USE VSM FOR US
RDD 777 SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
M/F: (TCN) R2180862521395 RDD: 777 PROJ: 9AL TP 2 SUPP ADD: YUU009 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 05
DIC: A41 DIST: V9B ADV: FC: KZ
GOVT USE External External External Customer RDD/ ITEM PR PRLI PR PRLI Material Need Ship Date. 0001 7018102407 0001 N/A N/A N/A 09/02/2026
0002 7018436905 0001 N/A N/A N/A 09/24/2026 0003 7018249789 0001 N/A N/A N/A 09/14/2026

SPE8E6-27-Q-0046 NSN/Part Number: 4220-01-487-3663 Quantity: 3 EA Purchase Request: 7018102407QTY: 3 Delivery: 60 days ADO

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