PACKING, STEAM

Solicitation SPE7M2-26-Q-0783, issued by DLA Land and Maritime under the Nuclear Reactor Program, seeks quotes for 56 feet of steam packing (NSN 1720-01-465-1635). This is designated as an Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Critical Application Item (CAI), requiring the offeror to be an approved source or provide a product from an approved source as determined by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst. The contract is a fixed-price acquisition with a delivery requirement of 252 days after the date of order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. The requirement includes stringent quality and traceability mandates, including mandatory serialization for both the part and its packaging to meet NAVAIR ALRE traceability standards. Prohibitions are in place against re-branding that obscures original OEM markings, and the use of class I ozone-depleting chemicals and intentional addition of mercury are forbidden. Technical data is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, requiring contractors to be EJCP certified for access. Key deliverables include Contractor First Article Testing (KFAT), Production Test and Inspection Reports, and Certificates of Quality Compliance. Evaluation for award will be based on the most advantageous combination of price and quantity, with the government's cost for first article testing serving as a specific evaluation factor.