RUBBER SHEET, SOLID

The contract calls for the procurement of a single solid rubber sheet measuring 36 inches square and 0.063 inch thick, with a hardness range of 45.0 to 55.0 Shore Durometer A, manufactured from synthetic rubber and featuring a smooth surface on both sides. The item is governed by MIL-PRF-1149E and must comply with stringent technical and quality specifications outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by R and I numbers. The rubber sheet is classified as a Type I shelf-life item with a 12-month lifespan, requiring at least 85% of that life to remain at the time of delivery, with cure and expiration dates clearly marked in calendar quarter and year format per MIL-STD-129 using Code 32. Markings must also appear every three feet along the sheet with the specification number, revision letter, type, and class, adhering to MIL-STD-190 for legibility, color, and environmental resistance. Contractors must certify prior to award that they understand bare item marking requirements. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E under Packaging Code U, with palletization following DLA RP001 requirements, and preservation methods involving dry storage without additional preservation materials. Sampling for quality assurance follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based plan, with acceptance criteria requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified. Asbestos is strictly prohibited per FED-STD-313, and no intentional addition or direct contact with mercury or mercury-containing compounds is permitted, except in narrowly defined cases such as functional use in batteries, instruments, sensors, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-specified chemical reagents; any portable fluorescent lamps or instruments containing mercury must include a secondary containment barrier per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The item is to be delivered FOB destination within 20 days to specified naval vessels in FPO locations, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the government at the delivery point. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF, and all contractors must comply with extensive FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, combating trafficking, employment eligibility, sustainable products, hazardous material labeling, cybersecurity safeguarding, whistleblower rights, and restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and represent their size and socioeconomic status