53--SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED

The contract pertains to the procurement of 64 units of SEAL, PLAIN ENCASED, identified by NSN 5330-01-576-1888, under solicitation SPE7M1-26-U-4849, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation under NAICS code 332722, issued by the Maritime Supply Chain under the Department of Defense, requiring delivery within 97 days after receipt of order. The item is subject to stringent packaging and preservation standards, mandating medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque packaging compliant with MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, as required for NSNs in Federal Supply Classifications 5330/5331 vulnerable to UV degradation. Asbestos is strictly prohibited per FED-STD-313, and the item is exempt from the First Destination Packaging Program and standard commercial packaging. Preservation follows Method 33 (CLNG/DRY:1) with no additional preservatives. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including mandatory barcoding with CAGE code, NSN, and lot number, and hazardous materials must be labeled in compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and MIL-STD-129, with MSDS submissions required prior to award. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) type, with a guaranteed minimum of nine units per order and a per-order maximum value of $350,000; the estimated value for the quoted quantity is $4,096. Payment must be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, with invoicing governed by DFARS clauses 252.232-7003 and 252.232-7006. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and the Government retains full responsibility for evaluating conformance, with the contractor accountable for packaging, marking, and delivery compliance under FAR 52.246-2. Cybersecurity and information safeguarding are enforced through required clauses including 252.204-7012 and 252.240-7997, aligning with NIST SP 800-171 and DoD cybersecurity protocols