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SPE8E6-26-Q-0637Federal

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The contract specifies the procurement of a commercial Mk-1 life preserver vest identified by NSN 4220-01-504-8278, with a single unit quantity and a firm fixed price structure. Delivery is required within 60 days after award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination under FOB destination terms. The vest must meet stringent technical and packaging requirements aligned with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA packaging standards, including specific marking per MIL-STD-129 and palletization rules. Critical design elements include a 1.5 by 1.5 inch nylon loop tape patch on the shoulder for distress marker light attachment, a permanently affixed 1 by 2 inch hook tape patch on the light itself, and accessory cords made of 1/16-inch diameter nylon with 90-pound tensile strength, secured via bowline knots for the distress marker light, sea dye marker, and whistle. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited except in approved functional components like batteries, instruments, or weapon systems, which must include secondary containment and meet NAVSEA 5100-003D specifications. Hazardous materials must comply with OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard, requiring submission of Safety Data Sheets and compliant labels prior to award, along with employee training on GHS-aligned procedures. The contract mandates a Certificate of Quality Compliance and identifies approved manufacturers including Mustang Survival, Switlik Parachute Company, and Naval Group Hellas. Packaging and shipping instructions include special handling for hazardous materials and specific government delivery addresses, with transportation guided by DLAD procedural notes. The solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under SPE8E6-26-Q-0637, has a response deadline in August 2026 and is limited to the sole unit of issue specified by the DoD.

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Procure one Mk-1 life preserver vest, FOB destination, compliant with MIL-STD, no mercury, approved manufacturers, delivery in 60 days.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

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315210 - Cut and Sew Apparel ContractorsView NAICS

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USA

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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
SIZEX-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.
For more information on SDS, refer to OSHAs website, available at:
SPE8E6-26-Q-0637
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-504-8278 CONT'D
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
CLAUSE 52.246-9000, CERTIFICATE OF QUALITY COMPLIANCE, APPLIES.
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.
CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM
NAVAL GROUP HELLAS SINGLE MEMBER S.A. G3112 P/N NGH-AVIA-0032 MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC 8GFM5 P/N MD3040-1-2XL SWITLIK PARACHUTE COMPANY, INC. 78673 P/N CMV-1001-44
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 4220-01-504-8278 1.000 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,
SPE8E6-26-Q-0637
SECTION B
SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-504-8278 CONT'D
HAZMAT STATEMENT IN PURCHASE ORDER
IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
R21690
USS ANNAPOLIS SSN 760 UNIT 100273 BOX 1 FPO AP 96692 US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
R21690
USS ANNAPOLIS SSN 760
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) R2169061877131 RDD: 777 PROJ: JK5 TP 2 SUPP ADD: YNWK01 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 05
DIC: A41 DIST: E9B ADV: FC: MR
GOVT USE External External External Customer RDD/ ITEM PR PRLI PR PRLI Material Need Ship Date. 0001 7017473152 0001 N/A N/A N/A 07/16/2026

SPE8E6-26-Q-0637 NSN/Part Number: 4220-01-504-8278 Quantity: 1 EA Purchase Request: 7017473152QTY: 1 Delivery: 60 days ADO

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