NONMETALLIC ROD

The contract is for the procurement of 433 length units of a nonmetallic rod with a nominal diameter of 0.188 inches and a standard length of 96 inches per unit, identified by NSN 9390-01-223-1436. The item is procured fully competitively under a military or federal specification, with delivery required to the DLA New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania within 167 days from issuance under an FOB Origin term. Packaging must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E for preservation and packaging, with preservation method 10 and dry climate storage, and no preservation material used. Labeling and barcoding must comply with MIL-STD-129, with no special markings required, and plastic materials are prohibited for cushioning unless specifically allowed. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the rod, except for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical reagents specified by NAVSEA, with portable devices containing mercury requiring shockproof construction and a secondary containment barrier as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The solicitation includes mandatory compliance with numerous federal acquisition regulations, particularly around cybersecurity, hazardous materials handling, and subcontracting. Contractors must implement NIST SP 800-171 safeguards and comply with safeguarding requirements for covered contractor information systems under FAR 52.240-93, with deviations referencing 2026-O0038. Cyber incident reporting obligations are mandated under DFARS 252.204-7012, and use of covered telecommunications equipment from restricted vendors is prohibited under DFARS 252.204-7018. Hazardous materials must be identified and labeled in accordance with OSHA standards and MIL-STD-129, and radioactive material exceeding specified thresholds requires proper labeling. Contractors must certify their size status and socioeconomic categories, including small business, SDB, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, or HUBZone, and disclose UEI and CAGE codes. Invoicing must be submitted via WAWF, and payment processing is governed by DoDAAC codes to be determined upon award. No unit pricing is specified in the contract, rendering the total contract value undefined. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the