O-RING

The contract solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-159Q seeks 14 units of an O-RING with NSN 5331-01-142-4813 for delivery to the DLA Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a required delivery date 171 days after award, targeting November 15, 2026, and an original delivery deadline of April 25, 2027. All items must comply with stringent military packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-DTL-117 Type II Class C Style 1 for waterproof and greaseproof inner bags, and MIL-STD-129 for labeling, barcoding, and physical identification of bare items. Packaging and preservation must exclude mercury and mercury-containing compounds, and UV-sensitive items must be protected from ultraviolet degradation. The contractor is required to adhere to DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001) and ensure no removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at destination under FAR 52.246-2, with zero non-conformances mandated unless otherwise specified, and compliance with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003 is required. The delivery term is FOB Destination, though pricing is based on FOB Origin due to the First Destination Transportation program. The solicitation mandates strict adherence to federal and defense regulations, including cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171, with contractors obligated to safeguard covered defense information and submit assessment results per 252.240-7997. Hazardous materials must be labeled in compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, and hexavalent chromium is prohibited. Contractors must represent their size status and socioeconomic certifications via SAM, including WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, or SDB status if applicable, and disclose any use of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Payment is processed exclusively through WAWF, with accelerated payments required for small business subcontractors. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those on equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, electronic submission of payments, supply chain integrity, whistleblower protections, and prohibition of compensation for former DoD officials. All proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by May 2