ROD, NYLON

The contract solicits 10 nylon rods conforming to ASTM D5989-18, with part number TY3GR1X002.375OD and a minimum length of 3.72 inches, under NSN 4710-01-643-6021, through full and open competition for the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required FOB origin with inspection and acceptance occurring at the contractor’s location, and performance must be completed within 147 days after award, with an original required delivery date of October 14, 2026, and a need ship date of January 12, 2027. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with a packaging code of U, using D3 unit and intermediate containers, JC cushioning of thickness D, and preservation method 10 (clean/dry), while marking must fully comply with MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and hazard labeling as applicable, with no special marking required. The contractor must provide a Certificate of Conformance unless waived by a Quality Assurance Letter of Instruction, and is subject to DLA’s packaging requirements and inspection protocols. Compliance with hazardous material handling and labeling standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200 is mandatory, and Safety Data Sheets must be submitted as required. Cybersecurity obligations include safeguarding covered defense information under DFARS 252.204-7012 and meeting NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements under DFARS 252.240-7997. Offerors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, represent their small business status and socioeconomic designations if applicable, and disclose any involvement with covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. Subcontracting activities are governed by FAR 52.244-6 and DFARS 252.244-7999, while payment must be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow using invoice and receiving report combinations. The contract includes deviations applying multiple FAR and DFARS clauses related to equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity, changes, default, and prohibited materials such as hexavalent chromium and communist Chinese military company items. The solicitation was issued August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of