PACKING, PREFORMED

The contract pertains to the procurement of one unit of preformed packing, identified by NSN 5330015874345 and associated with part numbers 705-D-7585 and 843-08110-008 from AQUA-CHEM, INC., under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-943X. Delivery is required within 20 days after receipt of order, FOB destination, to the USS CARTER HALL LSD 50 at FPO AE 09573, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point. The item is classified under Federal Supply Classifications 5330/5331, which require protection from ultraviolet exposure, mandating packaging in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag conforming to MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with a special marking code of 00 indicating no special labeling is required. Palletization must follow DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, and the item has been exempted from the First Destination Packaging program. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the supply, except for specified functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical reagents as authorized by NAVSEA, with portable devices containing mercury requiring shockproof construction and a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract includes mandatory clauses covering cybersecurity, including NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements under deviation 2026-O0025, safeguarding defense information, and prohibiting the use of covered telecommunications equipment. Other critical clauses address whistleblower rights, toxic substance prohibitions including hexavalent chromium, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainability mandates. The offeror must validate representations in the System for Award Management, comply with Buy American and Berry Amendment restrictions at a $150,000 threshold, and submit a Safety Data Sheet prior to award under FAR 52.223-3. Payment must be submitted electronically through WAWF with both invoice and receiving report, and vendors must register in DLA’s AMPS system to