UNIVERSAL JOINT, NON

This contract specifies the procurement of a universal joint, non, identified by NSN 3010-01-308-4361 and part numbers 12115-216 and SS652M, with a total quantity of two units to be delivered within 20 days from the award date, FOB origin. The items must comply with DLA packaging requirements and MIL-STD-2073-1E for preparation, including packaging methods, materials, and marking per MIL-STD-129 without special codes. The contract strictly prohibits intentional introduction of mercury or mercury-containing compounds into the hardware, with only limited exceptions for functional uses in batteries, lighting, instruments, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-specified reagents; portable devices containing mercury must include shockproof construction and a secondary containment barrier per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging and shipment must adhere to RP001 standards, and hazardous materials handling guidelines under IP025 must be followed. Items are to be shipped by the fastest traceable means, explicitly excluding parcel post, to the designated freight address in Norfolk, VA, with delivery required no later than July 17, 2026. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, and no quantity variance is permitted. The contracting authority is the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain, with Kristina Derry as the primary point of contact, and the solicitation is issued under SPE7L1-26-T-857G with a response deadline of August 3, 2026.