THERMOMETER, SELF-IN

The contract solicits six self-indicating bimetallic thermometers under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-163Q, with a total value of $36.00, to be delivered FOB origin to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, no later than 171 days after award, with a need ship date of November 15, 2026. The item, identified by NSN 6685014176054 and manufacturer part number ITD32404-S, is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and all components must be free of intentional mercury or mercury compounds except where functionally essential as defined by NAVSEA, with no mercury permitted in packaging, preservation, or marking. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements, using unit container D3 and intermediate container E5 with pack code U, while marking must follow MIL-STD-129 with the special marking code 05 indicating a delicate instrument, including proper barcoding and hazard labeling as applicable. Sampling and inspection are governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 and require zero non-conformances for acceptance unless otherwise specified, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract includes numerous DFARS and FAR clauses addressing cybersecurity, hazardous materials, subcontracting, payment procedures via WAWF, whistleblower protections, and prohibition of certain foreign-sourced equipment. The offeror must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code, must represent their small business status if applicable, and must comply with all applicable socioeconomic certifications. All proposals must be submitted electronically via DIBBS by the deadline of May 27, 2026, and no physical submissions are accepted. The contract is a simplified acquisition classified under NAICS code 334519 and is not subject to any set-asides as indicated by the absence of type of set-aside data. There are no options, price variations, or extended quantities, and the government will perform final inspection upon delivery.