Sustainable & Mercury-Free Product Certification

The contract requires certification that no mercury is intentionally added to filter components, in compliance with FAR 52.223-23, with exemptions permitted only for essential functional applications such as sensors or batteries. This mandate ensures environmental safety and adherence to federal sustainability standards by prohibiting mercury use in non-critical parts while allowing limited exceptions where mercury is necessary for device functionality. The requirement applies to all deliverables under this subcontract and must be formally verified by the contractor before submission. The solicitation is issued under NAICS code 541380 by the Department of Defense through the Maritime Supply Chain office, with a performance location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, zip code 17070-5002. The contract was posted on August 2, 2026, and responses are due by August 13, 2026. It is classified as a subcontract under a federal procurement vehicle and is accessible via the DIBBS platform, indicating it is part of a broader defense supply chain initiative focused on reducing hazardous materials in components. Failure to provide accurate certification may result in contract non-compliance or termination.