53--PLUG,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTURE SE

This contract is for the procurement of protective dust and moisture seal plugs conforming to the non-government industry standard NAS845-3, identified by NSN 5340010920451, under a Small Business Set-Aside solicitation issued by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. The estimated quantity is 774 units, with a maximum contract value of $350,000, and delivery is required 155 days after order placement under FOB Origin terms. The item is classified as a critical application part, and all units manufactured after the solicitation date must comply with the current revision of the NAS845 specification; prior manufacturing revisions are acceptable only for units already in production. Packaging and marking must strictly follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including intermediate and unit containment standards, palletization per DLA Packaging Requirements, and no special marking beyond the standard code. Hazardous materials are explicitly prohibited unless authorized, and Class I ozone-depleting chemicals are entirely forbidden. All deliveries require inspection and acceptance at the destination, and invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses addressing cybersecurity safeguards, including NIST SP 800-171 compliance and safeguarding of covered defense information, with specific deviations approved for several clauses. Contractors must comply with requirements for hazardous material identification and safety data sheets, employment eligibility verification, anti-human trafficking measures, and sustainable product standards—all subject to deviations that tighten enforcement. Transportation and packaging of any hazardous substances must adhere to IP025 guidelines and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, with mandatory labeling and pre-award submission of hazard data. The solicitation is issued under an Indefinite Delivery Contract structure with no binding obligation until delivery orders are placed. Offers must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS platform by the deadline of July 23, 2026, and offerors must represent their small business status and socioeconomic certifications, including UEI and CAGE code disclosures where applicable. The contract does not include options, security clearances, or OCI provisions, focusing instead on supply compliance, environmental safety, labor responsibilities, and cybersecurity risk mitigation.