MARLINE

The contract under solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-3289, titled MARLINE, NAVY, specifies the procurement of 230 control units (CL), each equivalent to 20 pounds, for a total quantity of 4,600 pounds of a material identified by NSN 4020-00-240-2185. Delivery is required FOB origin within 525 days of contract award, with the final destination being the DLA Distribution San Joaquin facility in Tracy, California. The item must conform to technical specification T-R-650, Amendment 1, with material substitution requirements mandating jute in place of hemp and a reduced minimum breaking strength of 140 pounds instead of 175 pounds. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and ASTM D5118, with individual units enclosed in weather-resistant fiberboard boxes and palletization following DLA’s RP001 guidelines. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, including barcoding for all container levels, and no special markings are required. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in the product unless used in functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, or weapon systems as approved by NAVSEA, with portable mercury-containing devices requiring shock-proof design and a secondary containment boundary. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, and source inspection is mandatory if the vendor has not supplied the item within the prior three years. The contract incorporates extensive federal and DoD regulatory frameworks including FAR and DFARS clauses related to safeguarding controlled information, cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171, hazardous material labeling per OSHA Hazard Communication Standards, submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award, and ocean transportation restrictions requiring use of U.S.-flag vessels unless waived. Invoicing must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registrations and provide accurate socioeconomic status representations including small business, SDVOSB, HUBZone, or SDB certifications as applicable. Contract performance is subject to strict environmental and safety controls, with non-compliance potentially resulting in rejection of delivery or determination of non-responsibility. The solicitation closed on August 17, 2026, with performance expected to begin in 2028, and no contract value is disclosed due to absence of unit pricing.