SEAL, STEERING SHAFT

The contract pertains to the procurement of 55 units of a steering shaft seal, identified by NSN 5330-00-864-3790 and part number 14840, sourced from CHICAGO RAWHIDE in ELGIN IL, with a strict prohibition on asbestos as defined by FED-STD-313. The solicitation number is SPE7L3-26-T-139N, issued on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026, under a simplified acquisition process governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, accessible via the specified web portal. Delivery is required at the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA, 17070-5002, within 145 days from award, with the original delivery date set for January 3, 2027. The contract stipulates packaging in compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E, using a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag meeting MIL-DTL-117 Type II, Class C, Style 1 for UV-sensitive items, and requires labeling and barcoding per MIL-STD-129 using GS1-128 or Data Matrix symbology. Preservation must be clean and dry with no additional materials. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination by the government, with compliance verified against these standards and the DLA Master List. The contract includes multiple FAR and DFARS clauses on equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, employment verification, sustainable products, hazardous materials identification, cybersecurity safeguards, subcontracting, inspection, default, payment acceleration for small businesses, and information safeguarding, with several clauses utilizing deviations for 2026-O0038 or other specific amendments. The pricing is listed as $55.00 total for the 55 units, with no variance permitted in quantity. Invoicing must be conducted through WAWF using electronic receiving reports and payment requests. The contractor must comply with all applicable export controls, toxic substances regulations, and cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, and must submit all required representations regarding small business status, joint ventures, UEI, and CAGE codes, though no actual offeror responses are provided in the document