53--SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED

This contract is an indefinite-delivery contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation SPE7L3-26-U-0636 for a small business set-aside, targeting the supply of SEAL, PLAIN ENCASED items with NSN 5330011652105. The estimated annual quantity is 103 units at a fixed unit price of $103.00, with a guaranteed minimum of 15 units and a maximum contract value of $350,000. Performance is limited to the continental United States, with deliveries required within 185 days of order placement under FOB origin terms, meaning title and risk transfer upon handing over to the carrier. The product must be packaged in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag per MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, and all packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E preservation standards using Method 33, with palletization following DLA Packaging Requirements. Marking and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N for unique item identification, including 2D matrix barcodes, with no special marking required. The contract strictly prohibits the use of ozone-depleting chemicals and intentionally added mercury or mercury compounds, except for specific exempted functional uses such as in batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, or instruments specified by NAVSEA, which must be shock-proof with secondary containment. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200, and all delivery orders are subject to inspection and acceptance at the destination point. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering contractor responsibilities such as combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards under NIST SP 800-171, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. A Certificate of Conformance is authorized unless specifically withheld by a quality assurance instruction. The solicitation is evaluated on a low price technically acceptable basis, with socioeconomic status determining eligibility under the small business set-aside, and all submissions must be made electronically via DIBBS by August 4, 2026.