53--PACKING ASSEMBLY

This contract under solicitation SPE7L3-26-U-0649 is an indefinite-delivery contract for the procurement of a Packing Assembly, identified by NSN 5330012362586 and part numbers 3851312-332 and 733R1MRE-160-P3, with an estimated quantity of 24 units at a unit price of $24.00, resulting in an estimated total of $576.00. The contract has a guaranteed minimum of 3 units and a maximum value of $350,000, with delivery required within 97 days as directed by order and FOB destination, meaning the contractor bears all risk and cost until goods are delivered to the government-specified location within the contiguous United States. Packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including Unique Item Identification (UID) per MIL-STD-130N with Data Matrix barcodes, and specialized UV-protective packaging per MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, for items sensitive to ultraviolet light. Palletization follows DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), and all hazardous materials must be labeled and documented per 29 CFR 1910.1200, with Safety Data Sheets submitted in advance. The item is designated as a critical application item with no asbestos content, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies per RQ011. The contract imposes extensive compliance obligations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including clauses for equal opportunity, employment eligibility verification, combating human trafficking, sustainable products, safeguarding contractor information systems, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements. Invoicing must occur through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) only, with no alternative systems authorized. The government conducts inspection and acceptance at destination, and the contracting officer’s representative is responsible for overseeing performance. Offerors must have an active Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, represent size status in SAM.gov, and disclose any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7017. All submissions must be electronically filed through the DIBBS portal by August 11, 2026, and include complete