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LIFE PRESERVER, VEST

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SPE8E6-26-Q-0626Federal

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The contract specifies the procurement of 35 medium-size yellow Stearns Manufacturing Co. life preserver vests with part number 4220-01-487-3294 under solicitation SPE8E6-26-Q-0626, delivered in three batches of 3, 17, and 15 units respectively to U.S. Navy vessels including USS HIGGINS, USS GEORGE H W BUSH, and USS JOHN FINN. All items are subject to firm fixed pricing with zero variance allowance and must be delivered within 60 days after contract award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The vests must comply with detailed technical specifications including 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, and accessories secured with 48-inch and 24-inch nylon cords rated at 90 pounds tensile strength, fastened using bowline knots. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited except in specified functional components like batteries and instruments, which must include secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 requirements, with marking conforming to MIL-STD-129 and special hazard labeling per STO ZD072. Suppliers must provide Safety Data Sheets and Hazard Communication Standard labels compliant with 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200, as mandated post-June 1, 2015, and train staff on these requirements. The contract includes a Certificate of Quality Compliance clause and applies to critical applications.

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35 yellow Stearns life vests, firm fixed price, delivered in three batches to U.S. Navy ships within 60 days, compliant with strict technical and safety specs.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

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339920 - Sporting and Athletic Goods ManufacturingView NAICS

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US

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RFQ SPE8E6-26-Q-0626 Life Preserver Vest/Assy

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
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LIFE PRESERVER, VEST/ASSY (COMM'L MK-1) RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES
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-MEDIUM, COLOR-YELLOW STEARNS MFG CO SAUK RAPIDS, MN TRENTON, NJ ELIZABETH, WV
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).
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
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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:
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-1001-16 MUSTANG SURVIVAL MFG, INC 8GFM5 P/N MD3040-25-M
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 4220-01-487-3294 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:
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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:
R21950
USS HIGGINS DDG 76 UNIT 100188 BOX 1 FPO AP 96667 US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
R21950
USS HIGGINS DDG 76
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) R2195062043196 RDD: 777 PROJ: EK5 TP 2 SUPP ADD: YNOD01 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 04
DIC: A41 DIST: 9B ADV: FC: NR
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT. 0002 4220-01-487-3294 17.000 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
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SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3294 CONT'D
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:
V23170
USS GEORGE H W BUSH CVN 77 BLDG Y-109 DOORWAY 11 1968 MORRIS STREET NORFOLK VA 23511 US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
V23170
USS GEORGE H W BUSH CVN 77
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) V2317061841050 RDD: 777 PROJ: 9AL TP 2 SUPP ADD: YFABLK SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 05
DIC: A41 DIST: V9B ADV: FC: KZ
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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT. 0003 4220-01-487-3294 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
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
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SUPPLY/SERVICE: 4220-01-487-3294 CONT'D
PARCEL POST ADDRESS:
R20010
USS JOHN FINN DDG 113 UNIT 100122 BOX 1 FPO AP 96691 US
VESSEL SHIPMENT. TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND CONTRACT
FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:
R20010
USS JOHN FINN DDG 113
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) R200106203OD42 RDD: 777 PROJ: 9AL TP 2 SUPP ADD: YNOD01 SIG: A
FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY: (IPD) 04
DIC: A41 DIST: 9B ADV: FC: NR
GOVT USE External External External Customer RDD/ ITEM PR PRLI PR PRLI Material Need Ship Date. 0001 7017604276 0001 N/A N/A N/A 07/28/2026
0002 7017393149 0001 N/A N/A N/A 07/09/2026 0003 7017610574 0001 N/A N/A N/A 07/28/2026

SPE8E6-26-Q-0626 NSN/Part Number: 4220-01-487-3294 Quantity: 3 EA Purchase Request: 7017604276QTY: 3 Delivery: 60 days ADO

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