METER,SPECIAL SCALE

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense through the DLA Mechanicsburg office, seeks the supply of one unit of a specialized instrument designated as "METER, SPECIAL SCALE" (NSN 7HH 6625-01-702-5036). The procurement is conducted under a total small business set-aside (SBA) consistent with FAR 19.5 provisions, targeting manufacturers classified under NAICS code 334412, which covers electronic instrument manufacturing. The place of performance and delivery is designated as Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the contractor's plant or subcontractor origin unless otherwise specified. Proposals are due by June 4, 2026, with award evaluation based strictly on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, emphasizing cost-effectiveness alongside technical compliance. The contract imposes strict adherence to numerous military standards for packaging, marking, inspection, and acceptance to ensure product integrity and traceability. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1, requiring differentiated levels of packaging for domestic versus overseas shipments, with specialized handling for electrostatic discharge-sensitive items and oxygen-cleaned components under MIL-STD-1330. Shipment containers must be marked per MIL-STD-129, including detailed labels with procurement instrument identifiers, line item numbers, and unique item identification (UII) labels per MIL-STD-130, featuring machine-readable Data Matrix symbols for inventory and lifecycle management. The contract clauses incorporate FAR and DFARS provisions related to inspection of supplies, supply chain security compliance under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA), hazardous material handling and labeling, and contractor accountability for inspection and quality assurance. Contract administration includes electronic invoicing via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with payment and contract officer contact details facilitated through the DLA office, though exact payment office codes and specific contracting officer information are pending. Offerors must submit certifications and representations with no affirmative responses or socio-economic designations currently recorded, reflecting a solicitation phase without awarded vendors. The scope requires prior written approval for any design or material modifications, ensuring all deliverables conform to approved specifications, with submitted documentation covering traceable samples, material certifications, and engineering drawings. Overall, the solicitation presents a tightly regulated procurement emphasizing compliance with military quality, packaging, and identification standards, targeted at small business suppliers capable of meeting rigorous DoD contract requirements.