O-RING

The contract specifies the procurement of an O-ring packing made of synthetic rubber, identified by NSN 5331002483850 and part number MS29513-116, manufactured to meet SAE AS29513 Revision C dated October 1, 2016. This is a critical item with a non-extendable shelf life of 180 months classified as Type I (Code Y), requiring source inspection due to its critical application. The item is designated as a commercial item and must be sourced exclusively from qualified manufacturers listed on an approved Qualified Products List or Qualified Manufacturers List in accordance with Procurement Note H02. Strict prohibitions ban the intentional addition of mercury or mercury compounds throughout the product lifecycle, including in preservation, packaging, and marking, with narrow exceptions for functional uses in batteries, lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and specified chemical reagents. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, using a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag per MIL-DTL-117 Type II Class C Style 1 to protect against UV deterioration, and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 including the special code 32 for Type I shelf life. Palletization follows DLA packaging requirements, and all units must be delivered FOB origin with zero tolerance for quantity variance. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.246-2, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, requiring zero non-conformances for acceptance unless otherwise contractually specified. The solicitation mandates electronic submission via DIBBS by August 17, 2026, with delivery required 128 days after order, and includes compliance with multiple DLA and FAR clauses regarding cybersecurity, prohibited materials, export controls, and supplier responsibility. Additive manufacturing is prohibited unless explicitly authorized, and failure to submit a Safety Data Sheet renders an offeror nonresponsible. The contract is fixed price, incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation Revision 105, and binds the supplier to the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment thresholds of $150,000. Contractors must register with DLA’s AMPS system to access VSM and ship to DLA facilities, and payment is processed electronically through WAWF using invoices and receiving reports. Deliver