PACKING WITH RETAINER

The solicitation for a Packing with Retainer, identified by NSN 5330-01-066-9423 and solicitation number SPE7L1-26-T-947R, requires the delivery of one unit to be shipped FOB destination to the Fleet Readiness Center in Solomonss, Maryland, with a strict delivery timeline of five days after delivery order. The item falls under Federal Supply Classifications 5330/5331 and must be packaged in a medium duty, waterproof, greaseproof, and opaque bag compliant with MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, to protect against UV degradation. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, with no special marking required, and any hazardous materials must be labeled according to the Hazard Communication Standard, while radioactive materials exceeding specified activity thresholds must also be marked per MIL-STD-129. The contractor is prohibited from incorporating asbestos as defined by Fed-Std-313 and must comply with restrictions on hexavalent chromium and the storage or disposal of toxic or hazardous materials. The contract imposes comprehensive cybersecurity and compliance obligations, including adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding defense information and cyber incident reporting, as well as the prohibition on acquiring covered defense telecommunications equipment from specified entities under DFARS 252.204-7017 and 252.204-7018. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements and the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment (with a lowered threshold of $150,000) is mandatory. Contractors must affirm representations via SAM regarding small business status, women-owned small business eligibility, and telecommunications equipment provision, along with compliance with whistleblower protections, equal opportunity, employment eligibility verification, and anti-trafficking requirements. All submissions must be made electronically through DIBBS by the deadline of August 21, 2026, and electronic invoicing through WAWF is required. The contract may be eligible for automated award if no First Article Test requirements are present, and offerors proposing alternate parts must provide full data packages for both approved and alternate items. The award will be subject to DPAS rating for national defense priorities, and all technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements referenced by R or I