SHIELDING GASKET, EL

The contract pertains to the procurement of 16 units of a Shielding Gasket, EL, identified by NSN 5999-01-686-1234, at a unit price of $16.00, for a total contract value of $256.00. Delivery is required within 20 days after award, with FOB Origin terms, and inspection and acceptance are to occur at the destination, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. The item must be packaged per MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific preservation methods including method 31, no cling or dry material, no preservation or wrapping materials, and unit containers designated as BE with intermediate containers marked E5 and packaging code U. Marking must conform to MIL-STD-129 with no special marking required, and palletization must adhere to DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements. The product is subject to strict environmental and safety regulations, including prohibition of hexavalent chromium, compliance with hazard communication standards (29 CFR 1910.1200), and restrictions on the storage or disposal of hazardous materials. Ocean shipments must be transported via U.S.-flag vessels unless authorized by the Contracting Officer. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, employment eligibility, combating trafficking, sustainable products, cybersecurity safeguards, whistleblower protections, disclosure of information, and NIST SP 800-171 compliance. Offerors must have a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and disclose size status and socioeconomic certifications in SAM, including any joint venture arrangements. Invoicing must be submitted via WAWF, and delivery must be made using traceable shipping methods; parcel post is explicitly prohibited. The contract does not specify a formal basis of award but strongly implies a price-focused, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach given the absence of detailed technical evaluation criteria and the inclusion of automated award provisions. The point of contact for procurement is Margaret Smith of the DLA Active Devices Division.