O-RING

The contract pertains to the procurement of 181 units of an O-RING, specifically classified as PACKING, PREFORMED, with National Stock Number 5331-01-326-1061 and manufacturer part number J221P1132 from General Electric Company. This item is designated as a Critical Application Item and is subject to export control under either the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), prohibiting any disclosure or export to foreign persons without prior authorization from the Department of State or Department of Commerce. Access to associated technical data is restricted to DLA contractors who have completed required training, passed the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire, and hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification. The item must be packaged and marked in strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including specific preservation, cushioning, and packaging codes, and must be sealed in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag per MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1 if subject to UV exposure. Delivery is required at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, within 140 days after order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract enforces compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, requiring domestic sourcing of materials. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system, requiring contractors to be registered in SAM.gov and submit both invoice and receiving reports via WAWF unless otherwise exempted. The solicitation, issued under number SPE4A5-26-T-174C, is not a small business set-aside but mandates full compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including those relating to whistleblower rights, cybersecurity safeguarding, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, and authorized use of government work product. Contractors must also meet NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements, and the use of additive manufacturing is prohibited unless specifically authorized. All quotations must be submitted via DIBBS by May 28, 2026, using Standard Form 18 with attention to DPAS ratings, and must reflect current SAM registrations and certifications, including representations regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment.