THERMOMETER, INDICAT

This contract covers the procurement of a single unit of a thermometer, specifically identified by the National Stock Number 6685-01-448-4056. The procurement is governed by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) packaging, technical, and quality requirements as outlined in applicable military standards and master lists, including MIL-STD-1916 for sampling and MIL-STD-129 for marking. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with material restrictions, notably prohibiting the intentional use or direct contact of mercury or mercury-containing compounds with the hardware, except for specific exceptions such as functional mercury in certain batteries and instruments. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E standards with particular preservation and marking protocols to ensure safe transport and handling, highlighting the delicate nature of the instrument. Delivery conditions specify a 20-day delivery window FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN 69, FPO AE 09532. Transportation instructions require shipment by the fastest traceable means, explicitly forbidding parcel post, with palletization adhering to DLA’s procurement packaging requirements. The contract includes reference to specific DLA procurement processes, technical data linking to Ashcroft Inc. part numbers, and sampling plans following established quality assurance practices. Contact information for government oversight is provided, and the contract has strict requirements on lot sampling, quality levels, and traceability to ensure compliance with DoD procurement standards.