O-RING

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting a single O-RING with NSN 5331-00-498-5755 under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-286F, with responses due by August 6, 2026. The item must comply with stringent military and federal standards, including MIL-DTL-25988/1B and SAE AMS-R-25988B specifications, and is subject to a 240-month non-extendable shelf life under shelf-life requirement RS045. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, with UV-sensitive components enclosed in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag per MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, and palletization must follow DLA’s RP001 guidelines. Marking and barcoding are governed by MIL-STD-129, requiring Data Matrix or Code 128 barcodes containing NSN and lot number, with special labeling for shelf-life items (Code 32) and hazardous materials in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. Preservation requires a dry or inert environment (Method 33), with no preservation material used. No asbestos is permitted under FED-STD-313. Delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of order to a designated destination with FOB DESTINATION terms, placing transportation cost and risk of loss on the contractor. The item must be inspected and accepted at the destination using zero-based sampling per MIL-STD-1916 with stringent acceptance thresholds: critical attributes require AQL 0.1, major attributes AQL 1.0, and minor attributes AQL 4.0. Manufacturing must be conducted under an approved quality system such as SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Contractors must comply with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including those on combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguarding (NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012), export control, prohibition of hexavalent chromium and covered telecommunications equipment, and restrictions on mandatory arbitration. Payment must be submitted electronically via WAWF, with invoicing tied to DoDAAC codes. The solicitation requires offer