STUFFING TUBE

The contract specifies the procurement of 100 stuffing tubes identified by NSN 5975010149932, manufactured to technical specifications outlined in MIL-S-24235C and TDP Rev A Gen 1, with mandatory first article testing requiring two samples per MIL-HDBK-831. Delivery is required FOB origin within 258 days, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the contractor’s facility, and no quantity variance is permitted. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E with preservation method 10 (clean/dry), unit container BD OPI O, and marking compliant with MIL-STD-129 using the specified pack code U and no special marking. Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in the product unless used in exempted applications such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, or instrument controls, in which case the devices must be shockproof with secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Sampling for quality verification must follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified, and all attributes not classified as critical or minor are treated as major with an AQL of 1.0. The contract includes mandatory flow-down of clauses addressing cybersecurity, hazardous materials reporting, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, sustainable products, and safeguarding of defense information. Subcontracting requirements prohibit the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment, and ocean transportation must be reported with preference for U.S.-flag vessels. The contractor must remove all government markings from rejected supplies and is responsible for providing complete Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous materials. Pricing is set at $1.00 per unit for the 100 units totaling $100.00, with a separate line item for first article testing carried at $0.00 with no separate charge assumed. All work complies with DLA packaging standards and is deliverable to DLA Distribution San Diego, with invoicing required through WAWF. The solicitation was issued July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, under the solicitation number SPE7M2-26-T-5811, and award will be made under a contract type to be determined at that time.