METERZFLOWZRATEZIND

This contract is for the procurement of 10 units of a commercial item identified as METERZFLOWZRATEZIND, a flow rate meter used in instrumentation and sensor systems as specified by NAVSEA, with approved part numbers from RCM Industries, Inc. and Kobold Instruments Inc. The item is classified as a commercial product and requires compliance with Item Unique Identification (IUID) standards per MIL-STD-130. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, incorporating specific provisions including ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 for zero-based sampling with acceptance criteria of zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated, and strict adherence to physical marking and identification standards such as MIL-STD-129 and RQ017. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from direct contact with the hardware except when functionally embedded in fluorescent lighting, which must be shock-proof and contain a secondary containment barrier as mandated by NAVSEA 5100-003D. The item has no shelf life and is not classified as hazardous under HMIC guidelines. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific QUP, preservative, and container codes, and palletization must follow DLA Packaging Requirements RP001. Delivery is due within 127 days after order placement, FOB Origin, to DLA Distribution San Diego, with inspection and acceptance occurring at destination. Payment processing is mandatory through the Wide Area Workflow system, requiring electronic submission of both invoices and receiving reports. Compliance with cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 (with deviation 2026-O0025) and safeguarding of covered defense information is required, alongside adherence to applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering whistleblower protections, cyber incident reporting, export control, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration agreements. A Safety Data Sheet must be submitted prior to award or the offeror will be deemed nonresponsible. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 and is subject to domestic sourcing requirements under the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, with a reduced threshold of $150,000. All quotations must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by the specified deadline, and offerors must maintain current