53--RING, WIPER

The contract solicitation SPE7L4-26-U-0990 seeks 89 wiper rings identified by NSN 5330-01-368-4945 under an indefinite-delivery contract structure, with deliveries required within 95 days after contract award. The item must comply with technical and quality specifications from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and the use of asbestos is strictly prohibited per FED-STD-313. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, with palletization following DLA’s RP001 requirements. Marking and labeling are governed by MIL-STD-129, including a “Do not bend” special marking code and mandatory machine-readable barcoding using GS1-128 or Data Matrix formats. Hazardous materials must be labeled in accordance with DFARS 252.223-7001 and OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, while UV protection is required through opaque, UV-blocking packaging materials. The contract mandates delivery on an FOB Origin basis, with acceptance occurring at the destination, and all invoicing must be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow using authorized document types such as Invoice and Receiving Report or Combo documents. The contract includes numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses addressing cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, labor practices, and environmental controls, including 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, 252.223-7008 for the prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and 252.247-7023 for ocean transportation using U.S.-flag vessels. Contractors must provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code and complete socioeconomic representations, including size status and potential joint venture disclosures. The solicitation requires electronic submission through DIBBS by August 6, 2026, and the maximum contract value is capped at $350,000, though no unit prices are specified in the solicitation—pricing will be established at the delivery order level. No evaluation factors or award basis are detailed, indicating award likely follows Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. Payment and administrative details including the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Department of Defense Activity Address Codes will be provided upon contract award, and contractors