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The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support Fluid Handling Division is soliciting the procurement of O-rings under NSN 5331-00-248-3840. This small business set-aside solicitation, numbered SPE7M4-27-T-3169, requires a total quantity of 1,346 units with a delivery timeframe of 98 days. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Barstow, with an original required delivery date of July 19, 2027. The procurement is conducted under the First Destination Transportation program to optimize shipping costs. Technical compliance requires adherence to SAE AS29513 and SAE AMS-P-5315C standards, with a strict prohibition on the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, specifically requiring medium duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bags to protect against ultraviolet rays. All invoicing and payment requests must be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract incorporates several FAR and DFARS clauses, including requirements for the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, and strict prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment.

General Info

DLA seeks 1,346 O-rings via a small business set-aside procurement solicitation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

NAICS

326220 - Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing

Place of Performance

REC OFFICER 442-295-4148, BARSTOW, CA, 92311-5014, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT FLUID HANDLING DIVISION
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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT FLUID HANDLING DIVISION
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RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING CHEMICALS ARE NOT TO BE
USED NOR INCORPORATED IN ANY ITEMS TO BE
DELIVERED UNDER THIS CONTRACT.THIS PROHIBITION
SUPERSEDES ALL SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BUT
DOES NOT ALLEVIATE ANY PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS.
SUBSTITUTE CHEMICALS MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR
APPROVAL UNLESS THEY ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE
SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
THIS NSN IS PROCURED AS FULLY COMPETITIVE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH A MILITARY / FEDERAL
SPECIFICATION/STANDARD. SEE NSN/Part Number: 5331-00-248-3840 Quantity: 516 EA Purchase Request: 7019030951QTY: 1862 Delivery: 98 days ADO

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