53--SEAL,NONMETALLIC ST

This contract, identified by solicitation number SPE7LX-26-U-8867, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339991 for the procurement of three nonmetallic seals, with a maximum value of $350,000 and a delivery requirement of 126 days after award. The item, NSN 5330-01-645-8042, is subject to stringent technical and quality standards referenced through the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and must be packaged in full compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-117 Type II, Class C, Style 1, ensuring waterproof, greaseproof, and opaque containment with specified preservation and cushioning materials. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N, incorporating machine-readable identifiers and special shelf-life labeling, while hazardous materials require OSHA-compliant labeling and Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award. The contract enforces a prohibition on Class I ozone-depleting chemicals, mandates export control compliance under ITAR or EAR regulations for technical data, and restricts access to DLA-approved contractors with JCP certification and completed training on export-controlled data handling. Cybersecurity requirements include CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors and adherence to NIST SP 800-171 through DFARS clauses, with deviations applied to multiple FAR clauses addressing safeguarding of contractor information systems, employment eligibility verification, combating trafficking, sustainable procurement, and prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements. The solicitation is evaluated on a trade-off basis, prioritizing overall value over lowest price, and requires full small business representation, including UEI and CAGE codes, with all submissions mandated through the DIBBS portal by the August 4, 2026 deadline. Acceptance occurs at the destination under FAR 52.246-2, with invoicing exclusively through WAWF and payments processed via DoDAAC codes to be confirmed in the award notice. The contract is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity instrument with FOB Origin terms and no firm quantities beyond the guaranteed minimum of one unit, with orders issuable within one year of award.