PARTS KIT, MANIFOLD

The contract calls for the procurement of 47 units of a Parts Kit, Manifold designated for use on a 20-man life raft, identified by the National Stock Number 4220-00-960-5735 under solicitation SPE8E6-26-Q-0616. This is a Firm Fixed Price contract with zero variance allowed in quantity, requiring delivery within 60 days after award, and acceptance and inspection to occur at the destination. The item is classified as a Type I (Code S) Critical Application Item with a strict, non-extendable shelf life of 60 months, mandating specific shelf-life markings per MIL-STD-129 and Special Marking Code 32. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with specified preservation methods, unit containers, and intermediate packaging, while the end item must be sealed in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag per MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1 to protect against ultraviolet deterioration. Palletization must comply with DLA Packaging Requirements, and shipments are prohibited from using parcel post, requiring traceable freight delivery to Offutt Air Force Base. The item is subject to stringent material restrictions including a complete ban on asbestos as defined in Fed-Std-313 and prohibition of intentional mercury or mercury-containing compounds, with limited exceptions for specific functional components such as batteries or sensors, which must include secondary containment. The contract incorporates technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List identified by R or I numbers and requires compliance with FAR 52.246-2 for inspection of supplies. Offerors must maintain current compliance in the System for Award Management (SAM), including certifications related to defense telecommunications, foreign government ownership, trade agreements, and prohibited satellite services. Performance must follow DPAS priorities, and payment processing shall be conducted exclusively through the WAWF system using appropriate electronic documentation. All submissions must be made via the DIBBS portal by the specified deadline, and the point of contact for procurement is Ryan Thornton of the Defense Logistics Agency.