SEAL, PLAIN ENCASED

This Request for Quotations, issued by DLA Land and Maritime under solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-258L, is for the procurement of 232 plain encased seals, identified by NSN 5330-01-216-4006. The requirement is classified as a critical application item, specifically associated with Allison Transmission Inc part number 6883697. The procurement is subject to the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, and the items must be free of asbestos as defined in FED-STD-313. Delivery is required within 124 days, with a target ship date of January 31, 2027, to the DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California. The contract is structured as a fixed-price acquisition where the unit and total prices are to be provided by the offeror via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Strict packaging and marking standards are mandated to prevent material deterioration. Because the items are susceptible to ultraviolet (UV) rays, they must be sealed in a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, and opaque bag in accordance with MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, and palletization must follow DLA packaging requirements. The contract incorporates significant regulatory clauses, including requirements for safeguarding covered defense information, cybersecurity incident reporting, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Additionally, if any hazardous materials are included, the contractor must adhere to the Hazard Communication Standard for labeling. Inspection and acceptance will both occur at the destination.