53--PACKING MATERIAL

This contract, issued under solicitation number SPE7L3-26-T-170N by the Defense Logistics Agency for the Department of Defense, specifies the procurement of 40 units of packing material identified by NSN 5330-01-413-1737 at a unit price of $40.00, resulting in a total contract value of $1,600.00. Delivery is required within 151 days after the order date, with an original required delivery date of February 23, 2027, and a need ship date of January 19, 2027. Goods are to be delivered FOB origin to the designated receiving warehouse at 25600 S Chrismans Rd, Rec Whse 57, Tracy, CA 95304-5000. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and the contractor must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, including standardized barcoding. The packaging must be in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag per MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, due to the UV sensitivity of items within FSC 5330/5331. Palletization must adhere to DLA’s RP001 requirements, and specific preservation methods including climate/dry conditions are mandated with no preservation material used. Special marking is not required. The contract strictly prohibits the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals and the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except for specific functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical reagents approved by NAVSEA, with portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury requiring shock-proof design and a secondary containment boundary. Compliance with IP025 for hazardous materials packaging and marking is required, and the contractor must adhere to the Hazard Communication Standard and applicable federal regulations. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses including those on combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, safeguarding information systems, NIST SP 800-171 compliance, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, represent their size and socioeconomic status, and comply with all representations and certifications, particularly when claiming small