PLUG, PROTECTIVE, DUST AND MOISTURE SEAL

This solicitation, identified as SPE7L1-26-T-875N, seeks the procurement of 695 protective dust and moisture seals, specifically designated as a plug assembly for a PU exhaust, under a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5. The item is governed by the NSN 5340-01-128-4459 and requires strict compliance with multiple technical, quality, and packaging standards. The deliverables must meet MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and bar-coding, and MIL-STD-130N for identification of U.S. military property. Preservation requirements are defined by specific codes including PRES MTHD: 41, CLNG/DRY: 1, and PRESV MAT: 00, with no cushioning material specified. The product is classified as containing export-controlled technical data subject to ITAR or EAR regulations, and access is restricted to contractors holding a valid U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program certification, having completed DLA’s export control training, and being approved by the DLA controlling authority, with DFARS 252.225-7048 fully applicable. Delivery is mandated to occur at the DLA Distribution Cherry Point facility in Cherry Point, North Carolina, with a delivery schedule of 223 days from award and a final need ship date of June 11, 2027, under FOB Origin terms. Inspection and acceptance will take place at the destination by the Government, guided by FAR 52.246-2, with acceptance criteria requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated, and sampling to be performed per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4. The contractor must ensure compliance with hazardous material requirements under 29 CFR 1910.1200, including submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award, and must label hazardous items in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard, unless exempted by specific federal statutes. Additionally, the contract incorporates numerous DFARS clauses related to safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment, transportation by sea, and electronic invoicing via WAWF. The solicitation also mandates representations regarding small business status, UEI and CAGE codes, and potential socioeconomic certifications, while prohibiting the use of mandated arbitration