53--SEAL,PLAIN

The contract solicitation SPE7L4-26-U-0943 is a Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of a SEAL, PLAIN item identified by National Stock Number 5330010931149, with an estimated quantity of 1,607 units under a DLA Direct, CONUS delivery arrangement. The contract is structured as an Indefinite-Delivery Contract (IDC), functioning as a Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract (SIDC), with a maximum value of $350,000 and a guaranteed minimum of 241 units, though no unit price is specified. Delivery is required FOB Origin within 68 days from the order placement, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point. The item must be packaged and sealed in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag conforming to MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, to protect against ultraviolet degradation, as the item falls under Federal Supply Class 5330/5331. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E, with preservation method 33 (Clng/Dry:1), no additional preservation or cushioning materials, and intermediate container designation D3 and unit container BE OPI:M. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N, including Machine Readable Information via Data Matrix barcodes, with no special marking codes applied. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced by RA001 and RQ011, and compliance with FED-STD-313 prohibiting asbestos is mandatory. The contract requires strict adherence to DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001) and palletization standards. The offeror must be a certified small business, with mandatory representations in SAM regarding size status and socioeconomic certifications, and must provide a UEI and CAGE code. Contractors must complete representations related to employment eligibility, combating trafficking in persons, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, and sustainable products. Cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 mandate the safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting of cyber incidents. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, with Safety Data Sheets and hazard