NONMETALLIC CHANNEL

The contract is for the procurement of a nonmetallic channel identified as a critical item with a length of 60 inches, designated as a commercial item and subject to stringent quality, packaging, and compliance requirements. The item is governed by the technical and quality standards listed in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with specifications tied to Drawing MS27833-8-600 and Quality Assurance Provision 13873. Sampling must adhere to MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with zero non-conformances required for acceptance unless otherwise specified, and attributes are to be verified at levels VII, IV, and II corresponding to AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0. The item carries a Type I (Code Q) shelf life of 36 months, which is non-extendable, and must be marked with Special Marking Code 32. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements, avoiding plastics where possible, and must prevent distortion during shipment. Marking follows MIL-STD-129R with barcoding, and MIL-STD-130N prohibits intentional use of mercury or mercury compounds, except in limited exempted applications such as batteries, sensors, or instruments specified by NAVSEA. Hazardous materials must be accompanied by Safety Data Sheets in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and labeled accordingly under the Globally Harmonized System, with supplier employee training required. The item is delivered FOB Origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the contractor’s facility, and must be delivered to DLA Distribution San Diego within 76 days of order. A quantity of 134 units is required at a unit price of $1.00, totaling $134.00. The contract includes mandatory flow-down clauses from FAR and DFARS regarding equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements. Offerors must provide a unique entity identifier and CAGE code, submit accurate small business socioeconomic representations via SAM.gov, and certify compliance with all applicable federal regulations, including the prohibition of conflict minerals and mandatory use of U.S.-flagged vessels for ocean transport. All submissions must be made electronically via DIBBS, and payment