53--RETAINER,PACKING

This contract under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8935 is a Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate for the procurement of RETAINER, PACKING with NSN 5330014192351, with an estimated quantity of 18 units. The contract mandates strict compliance with DLA’s packaging and handling requirements, including adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for military packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and MIL-DTL-117 Type II, Class C, Style 1 for opaque, waterproof, greaseproof containment—specifically required for items in FSC 5330/5331 that are sensitive to UV exposure. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited unless functionally necessary in batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, weapon systems, or approved chemical reagents, in which case the item must be shockproof and equipped with a secondary containment boundary as defined by NAVSEA 5100-003D. Palletization must follow RP001 guidelines and all shipments are to be delivered FOB destination with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point. Preservation methods follow QUP:001 with PRES MTHD:33 for cleaning and drying, and no preservation material is required. The contract requires electronic invoicing via WAWF and applies to all delivery types including Direct Vendor Delivery, Foreign Military Sales, and stock shipments. Pricing is not fully specified, but the contract maximum value is capped at $350,000 with zero variance permitted in quantity, and delivery is due 57 days after award. The solicitation enforces compliance with multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, hazardous material labeling, cybersecurity standards under NIST SP 800-171, transportation by sea, and small business representation, with Alternate I or II versions of clauses like 52.227-1 and 52.216-1 incorporated. Contractors must hold valid UEI and CAGE codes and submit representations regarding small business status, HUBZone, WOSB, and other socioeconomic categories through SAM. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the DIBBS portal by the deadline of August 6, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Theodore Misiolek