RETAINER, PACKING

The contract awarded to R-WAY GASKET & SUPPLY CO INC (CAGE 5S153) under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-9496 and issued as contract SPE7M126P8826 on July 16, 2026, is a firm fixed price delivery order valued at $697.20 for 12 units of RETAINER, PACKING (NSN 5330013938386). The item is delivered under simplified acquisition procedures, with FOB origin at the contractor’s facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and acceptance also occurring at origin, transferring risk of loss to the Government upon delivery. The contract requires strict compliance with U.S. Department of Defense packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling, and MIL-DTL-117 Type II Class C Style 1 for waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag sealing. Packaging must also adhere to DLA-specific directives such as RP001 for palletization and IP025 for hazardous materials, while oxygen-sensitive components must meet IP042 requirements for contamination control. Marking must include special code ZZ and conform to MIL-STD-129 barcode standards using Code 39 or PDF417 symbology, with identification numbers derived from the purchase order. The contract incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses including Employment Reports on Veterans and Sustainable Products, both under deviation 2026-O0038, and Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Services under deviation 2026-O0015. Material restrictions prohibit asbestos and intentional use of mercury, with limited exceptions for specific defense applications. The awardee self-certifies as a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Woman-Owned Small Business, triggering potential reporting obligations under FAR 19.1004 and 19.15. Performance is due by September 24, 2026, with all invoicing required via the Wide Area WorkFlow system using cost vouchers or invoices as applicable. Contract administration is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency with points of contact including Contracting Officer Sara Wilson and administrative representative Marc Danneberger, and payment is processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. Packaging and inspection activities are verified at the contractor’s facility and an alternate location in