O-RING

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-858C seeks the procurement of one O-ring (NSN 5331-01-493-3622) for delivery to the USNS HECTOR A. CAFFERATA (ESB-8) in San Diego, CA, with a required delivery timeframe of five days after receipt of order. The item must comply with strict technical and quality standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-DTL-117 Type II Class C Style 1 for waterproof and greaseproof sealing, and MIL-STD-129 for uniform marking and barcoding at all levels—item, unit, and pallet. The O-ring must be free of asbestos, Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, mercury compounds, and covered defense telecommunications equipment from prohibited sources such as Huawei or ZTE. All substitutes for regulated substances require prior government approval. Packaging and palletization must conform to DLA’s RP001 requirements, with preservation methods specified per detailed technical parameters. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery destination, governed by FAR 52.246-2. The contract incorporates multiple cybersecurity and information handling clauses, including 252.204-7012 requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information and mandatory cyber incident reporting, and 252.204-7018 prohibiting procurement of equipment from designated foreign adversaries. Contractors must adhere to whistleblower protections, restrictions on former DoD official compensation, and limitations on the use of third-party cyber incident data. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System by August 3, 2026, and offerors are required to provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, along with accurate representations of their small business status and eligibility under socioeconomic programs. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, with payment routed using designated DoDAAC codes. The contract is issued under NAICS code 339991, with no set-aside classification specified, and pricing details are incomplete, indicating the award will be determined based on compliance and eligibility factors alongside price evaluation.