SHIELDING GASKET, AI

The contract, awarded on July 16, 2026, to AVIATION DEVICES AND ELECTRONIC (CAGE 1NPE1) under DLA solicitation SPE7L026F5621, is a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery contract with a total contract value of $28,117.00 for 62 units of SHIELDING GASKET, AI (NSN 5330015569025). The contract operates under the broader ordering vehicle SPE7L426D63FQ and includes a maximum ceiling of $350,000.00, although no further delivery orders are guaranteed beyond the initial award. Performance is FOB origin with delivery directed to Cherry Point, NC, and governed by an indefinite-quantity structure where orders may be issued through the specified one-year period from award. The contract mandates strict compliance with military packaging, preservation, and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, and MIL-DTL-117 Type II, Class C, Style 1 for UV-protective, opaque, waterproof sealing. Hazardous material handling requires adherence to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and DFARS 252.223-7001, with approved hazard warning labels and Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award, while toxic substances like hexavalent chromium are prohibited. Ocean transportation must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a formal 45-day waiver is granted, accompanied by detailed shipping documentation and proof of U.S. carrier solicitation attempts. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is mandatory, with payments processed through the Department of Defense Activity Address Code system, and all deliveries are subject to final government inspection and acceptance at destination using zero-defect sampling standards aligned with MIL-STD-1916. The contractor must comply with a broad suite of FAR and DFARS clauses including Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, Combating Trafficking in Persons, Employment Eligibility Verification, Sustainable Products, Safeguarding Covered Contractor Information Systems, and prohibitions on acquisition of items from Communist Chinese military companies. Additionally, the contractor is required to maintain CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity maturity, adhere to Buy American and Berry Amendment requirements, and submit accurate representation of small business status. Contract administration is managed