PLATE, RETAINING, SEAL

The contract pertains to the procurement of six retaining seal plates, identified by NSN 5340-01-617-6431, under an Indefinite Delivery Contract with a maximum value of $350,000 and a guaranteed minimum of one unit. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332722, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate, requires quotes to be submitted by July 29, 2026, with performance due 155 days after award. Technical data associated with the item is subject to export controls under either ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce for any disclosure to foreign persons, domestically or abroad. Access to this controlled data is restricted exclusively to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, completed DLA export control training, and formal DLA authorization. Compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 is mandatory, and the contract prohibits the acquisition of items from Communist Chinese military companies. Packaging and shipping must adhere to RP001 DLA packaging requirements and IP025 standards for hazardous materials, with all hazardous items labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200. The contractor must use WAWF for all payment requests and receiving reports, submitting either separate or combined invoice and receiving documentation depending on the line item type. Quality and technical requirements are governed by DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R or I numbers, and include the removal of government identification from non-accepted items. The contractor must maintain current representations in SAM, including small business status, and cannot use mandatory arbitration agreements or provide hexavalent chromium. Electronic submission of payment and receiving reports is required, and all data handling, including technical documentation, must comply with strict export control protocols. The award will be made to the offeror deemed most advantageous to the government, considering price and other factors, provided all terms and conditions are conformed to.