METER, FLOW RATE IND

The contract solicitation SPE2DS-26-T-313D seeks two units of a flow rate indicating meter designed for anesthesia and respiratory gases, with a range of 0–15 LPM and a hand-tight disconnect feature, identified by NSN 6515-01-478-1185. Delivery is required within 20 calendar days after award to APO AE 09094-3219, with FOB destination terms applying; freight shipments may alternatively be directed to Ramstein, Germany. Packaging must adhere to commercial standards as specified in the procurement document, with each unit sealed in a protective container and shipped in commercial exterior containers suitable for safe transport at the lowest cost, including export requirements when applicable. All items must be labeled in full compliance with Medical Marking Standard No. 1, which supersedes MIL-STD-129 for medical acquisitions, while hazardous materials must be marked per OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and radioactive materials per MIL-STD-129 where relevant. Preservation and packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E as reinforced by supplemental instruction MPWN00001. The contract requires strict adherence to DLA’s packaging requirements and prohibits storage, treatment, or disposal of hazardous materials without prior written approval. Ocean shipments must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted and documented at least 45 days in advance, with bills of lading submitted within 30 days. All payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted through WAWF using approved electronic formats, and contractor cybersecurity practices must comply with NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding requirements for covered defense information. Subcontracting is permitted under commercial product and service rules, but use of covered defense telecommunications equipment from Communist Chinese military companies is prohibited. Bidders must specify source and part number, provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code if applicable, and confirm their small business or socioeconomic status if claiming preference. The contract incorporates far-reaching clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, sustainable products, whistleblower rights, export control, and prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and arbitration agreements. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.246-2, with compliance verified against technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List. No contract type or pricing is disclosed, and the award basis is not explicitly stated, though pricing competitiveness and