RETAINER, GAS TURBIN

The contract pertains to the procurement of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) retainer for a gas turbine, identified by part number L21617P01 from General Electric, with NSN 2835005983259. The item is designated as a critical application component and must be delivered FOB origin within 171 days of contract award, with a firm delivery target of April 2, 2027, and an initial ship need date of November 10, 2026. No quantity variance is permitted, and inspection and acceptance occur at the point of origin. Packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, including specified preservation methods, unit containers, intermediate packaging, and packaging code U. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required, and palletization must follow DLA guidelines. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from direct contact with the hardware except for functional uses in batteries, lighting, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical analysis reagents specified by NAVSEA; when present in portable lamps or instruments, mercury must be contained within a shock-proof secondary boundary as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The contract is governed under FAR and DFARS clauses, including mandatory provisions on combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, cybersecurity safeguards, and restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Contractors must comply with requirements for safeguarding covered defense information, reporting cyber incidents, and submitting Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials prior to award. Transportation by sea requires the use of U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is granted with 45 days’ notice and supporting documentation, and all shipments must be accompanied by ocean bills of lading. Payment must be processed electronically through WAWF, and the Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code must be provided as part of representations for socio-economic status and compliance with procurement integrity clauses. The contracting office is the ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division under the Department of Defense, with delivery directed to San Diego, CA. No options, modifications, or award cost estimates are detailed, and award is likely based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria given the simplified acquisition context and COTS nature of the item.