59--SWITCH,THERMOSTATIC

The contract calls for the procurement of 10 thermostatic switches (NSN 5930002247218, part number M12285/2-7) in strict compliance with military technical specifications MIL-DTL-12285/2J and MIL-DTL-12285H, both dated March 17, 2021 and March 17, 2021 respectively, and requires adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which override any conflicting commercial standards. The item is classified as a critical application and is listed on a Qualified Products List or Qualified Manufacturers List, meaning only qualified sources may supply it. Prohibitions are strictly enforced against the use of any Class I ozone-depleting substances in design or manufacturing unless written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer, and mercury or mercury-containing compounds are banned from direct contact with the hardware except in specific approved applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical reagents specified by NAVSEA; portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury must have shockproof containment and a secondary barrier per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Delivery is due within 335 days after the delivery order with a required delivery date of July 12, 2027, under FOB Origin terms, and shipment must be sent to DLA Distribution Anniston in Anniston, Alabama. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with hazardous materials complying with TQ requirement IP025 and non-hazardous items packaged under ASTM D3951, though the DLA Master List always takes precedence. Palletization must meet RP001 requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination point, governed by FAR 52.246-2, and invoicing must be submitted through WAWF. The contract includes a full suite of FAR and DFARS clauses covering equal opportunity, trafficking in persons, employment verification, cybersecurity safeguards, safeguarding covered defense information, whistleblower rights, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, restrictions on acquiring defense equipment from Chinese military companies, and transportation by sea. The solicitation requires offerors to certify their small business status and provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, with affirmative responses to certain clauses triggering additional disclosures. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by August 10,