PLATE, PHOTOGRAPHIC

The contract specifies the procurement of 14 photographic plates, Type II Class 1 Grade A, measuring 12 inches in length and width with a thickness of 0.032 inches, identified by NSN 6750-01-453-4642. The item is classified as a critical application item with a non-extendable shelf life of 36 months under Type I Code Q requirements, and must comply with MIL-STD-129R for marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging with preservative method 33 and dry climate control. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited except for specific functional uses in batteries, instruments, sensors, weapon systems, or chemical reagents authorized by NAVSEA, and any portable devices containing mercury must include shockproof construction and a secondary containment barrier per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging and shipping must adhere to DLA’s packaging requirements and hazardous material protocols, with all items delivered FOB origin to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, within 165 days of contract award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with zero tolerance for quantity variance. Technical and quality standards are governed by the DLA Master List of Requirements, referenced via R and I numbers, and the solicitation is open to full and fair competition. The contract was issued under SPE7M2-26-T-5684 with a required delivery date of March 13, 2027, and the offer response deadline was July 30, 2026.