53--SEAL,NONMETALLIC SPECIAL SHAPED SECT

The contract is for the procurement of 40 nonmetallic special-shaped seals under an indefinite-delivery contract with a maximum value of $350,000 and a guaranteed minimum quantity of six units. The item, identified by NSN 5330-01-622-9434, must meet stringent technical and packaging standards, including compliance with MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, requiring medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, and opaque packaging to protect against UV degradation of markings. Packaging and preservation follow MIL-STD-2073-1E, with preservation method code 33 and dry preservation only, and all items are exempt from Standard Commercial Packaging and the First Destination Packaging program. Marking and identification conform to MIL-STD-130N and MIL-STD-129, mandating Data Matrix or linear barcodes for traceability, and hazardous materials must adhere to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and IP025 specifications. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under FAR 52.246-1, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified, and attributes are assigned verification levels or AQLs based on criticality. The solicitation, issued under SPE7L4-26-U-1000 on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, is administered by the Department of Defense’s LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament, with delivery required within 97 days after order issuance under FOB origin terms. Payment must be processed electronically through WAWF, and contractors must comply with all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, including those on equal opportunity, anti-trafficking, employment verification, sustainable procurement, and cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171. Offerors are required to provide their UEI and CAGE code, and must represent their size status and socioeconomic designation, with joint ventures needing to disclose all participants’ UEIs. The contract includes clauses related to authorization and consent, contract modifications, subcontracts, safety notifications, and transportation by sea, and prohibits the use of covered defense telecommunications equipment without full disclosure. All proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS using Standard Form 1