RING, PISTON

The contract solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-232Y, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, seeks the procurement of one piston ring with NSN 4310-01-706-3788 for delivery to USS HYMAN G RICKOVER (SSN 795) at FPO AE 09591. The required delivery is set for 20 days after order placement, with an original due date of July 16, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, placing freight and risk responsibility on the contractor until goods reach the naval vessel. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with packaging and preservation standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001 for palletization, with preservation method CLNG/DRY and no preservation material. Labeling and bar-coding must adhere to MIL-STD-129, and hazardous materials must be marked per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by government personnel under FAR 52.246-2, with technical compliance evaluated against DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract incorporates comprehensive regulatory clauses covering equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous material identification, safeguarding contractor information systems, and cybersecurity per NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements. It includes provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, and subcontracting policies for commercial products. Contractors must submit UEI and CAGE codes, represent size and socioeconomic status, and disclose involvement in joint ventures or provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. Invoicing must be processed solely through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all proposals must be submitted via the DIBBS portal by August 6, 2026. While no contract type, pricing, or evaluation weighting is specified, the context suggests a simplified acquisition likely leading to an automated award under LPTA principles. Several clauses contain fill-in requirements for the contractor or contracting officer, including those related to trafficking compliance, employment verification, and hazardous material identification, with deviations noted for certain federal clauses updated in 2026.