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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

4. CERT.FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

5. ISSUED BY

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5 ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (See Continuation Sheets)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

16. SIGNER

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not useable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

1. REQUEST NO.

SPE7M1-26-U-6971

2. DATE ISSUED

2026 SEP 30

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

1000244916

RATING

DLA LAND AND MARITIME

MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

PO BOX 3990

COLUMBUS OH 43218-3990

USA

Name: Bryan Fair Buyer Code:PMCM69K Tel: 614-693-0125 Email: Bryan.Fair@dla.mil

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

97 DAYS ADO

8. TO:

c. CITY

d. STATE

b. STREET ADDRESS

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

e. ZIP CODE

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

15. Date of Quotation

a. NAME (Type or Print)

AREA CODE

c. TITLE (Type or Print)d. CITY

c. COUNTY

b. STREET ADDRESS

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

See Schedule

2026 OCT 14

NUMBER

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

CAGE

b. TELEPHONE

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POC INFORMATION:

WHEN TECHNICAL DATA IS PROVIDED IT MUST BE OBTAINED AT:https://pcf1x.bsm.dla.mil/cfolders. DISCREPANCIES FOUND IN TECHNICAL DATA SHOULD SUBMIT REQUEST TO THE DLA CUSTOMER SERVICE WEBSITE:https://www.pdmd.dla.mil/cs/

ALL OTHER QUESTIONS (SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS, ITEM DESCRIPTION, AWARD CHOICE, ETC.), PLEASE CONTACT THE BUYER SHOWN ABOVE.

QUESTIONS REGARDING OPERATION OF THE DLA-BSM INTERNET BID BOARD SYSTEM SHOULD BE E-MAILED TO: DibbsBSM@dla.mil

FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, PLEASE REFER TO THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) ON BSM DIBBS AT:

https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Refs/help/DIBBSHelp.htm OR PHONE 1-844-347-2457 (Press 5 then speak or enter D-L-A).

MASTER SOLICITATION

THIS SOLICITATION INCORPORATES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) MASTER SOLICITATION FOR AUTOMATED SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS REVISION 105 (MAY 20, 2026) WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEB AT:

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/J7Acquisition/FinalMasterSolicitationForAutomatedSimplifiedAcquisitionsRevision5-20-26.pdf

This solicitation incorporates technical/quality requirements (‘R’ or ‘I’ number in section B). The full text is in the DLA Technical and Quality Master List of Requirements at:

http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eprocurement.aspx The revisionof the TQ Master in effect on the award date controls.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE FAR, DFARS, AND DLAD PROVISIONS, CLAUSES, ANDPROCUREMENT NOTES CAN BE VIEWED AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:

FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov, (this site is to be utilized for the FAR only; do not utilize for DFARS, DLAD, etc.)

DFARS: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

DLA Master Solicitation, Technical/Quality Requirements, Procurement Notes, and DLAD: https://www.dla.mil/Acquisition/Policy-and-Directives

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

QUOTATION

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CONTINUATION SHEET REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED:

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This solicitation may result in an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for a one year period.

NSN: 5330002391873

FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY:

Note to offeror: Because this is a UNILATERAL IDC (Indefinite Delivery Contract), it is not binding on either party until a delivery order has been placed and the contractor acceptably performs. As a result, contract terms, including Contract Limitations and the Guaranteed Minimum, do not apply until the IDC becomes binding (after a delivery order is placed and the contractor acceptably performs). Reference Proc Note H06.

Guaranteed Contract Minimum Quantity: 353 PG applies once the contract is determined binding. See note above.

Contract Maximum Value: $350000.00

****NOT A FIRM QUANTITY*****

Estimated Annual Quantity: 2357.000 PG This is an estimate only and may not be purchased by the IDC.

****NOT A FIRM QUANTITY*****

Estimated Number of orders: 2 This is an estimate only. The actual number of orders may vary depending on the Government need.

Minimum Delivery Order Quantity: 589 PG

“Ship to” addresses will be identified on each individual delivery order. All deliveries will be within the continental United States.

By furnishing the supplies in the first delivery order, the contractor accepts the Government's offer and an IDC is formed. The contractor agrees to honor additional orders at the price quoted. Failure to make timely delivery on a follow-on order may therefore result in contractor liability to the Government under the terms of the Default Clause at FAR 52.249-8.

The following are considered exceptions to the solicitation requirements in addition to those listed in PART I of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions and will make a quotation ineligible for an automated award: (a) Quoting a used, reconditioned, remanufactured item, or unused former Government surplus property. (b) Quoting less than the minimum of 90 days validity period.

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than 589 PG, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $350000.00 Contract Maximum Value;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of N/A or;

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 7 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph(b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph

(b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 7 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor’s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may

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acquire the supplies or services from another source.

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum". The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum".

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after final scheduled delivery date.

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued within 1 year from contract award.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

H06 Unilateral Simplified Indefinite-Delivery Contract (SIDC) (SEP 2021)

(1) The Government will award a unilateral SIDC resulting from this request for quote (RFQ) to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the terms and conditions in the (RFQ) and will be most advantageous to the Government, after considering price and other factors. This initial unilateral SIDC is referred to hereafter as the “basic SIDC”.

(2) Pricing of orders. The unit price for orders is based on the price for the quantity range that will cover the total quantity on the order, regardless of destination.

(3) Price evaluation will be based on the price quoted for the estimated annual demand in the schedule.

(4) Acceptable contractor performance on the initial task or delivery order creates the SIDC and constitutes agreement by the contractor to accept additional orders under the same terms and conditions specified in the basic SIDC. The guaranteed minimum quantity stated in the basic SIDC becomes applicable at this point.

(5) Once the guaranteed minimum quantity stated in the basic SIDC is met, the Government is under no

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obligation to place additional orders. The Government may place additional orders for the period of performance stated in the basic SIDC, effective from the award date of the basic SIDC. All additional orders will reference the basic SIDC, which documents the terms and conditions of the SIDC. The basic SIDC states the maximum value of each task or delivery orders under the SIDC. The maximum value of the SIDC will not exceed the SAT; or, for SIDCs using FAR subpart 13.5, the thresholds in 13.500(a).

THIS BUY MAY BE A CANDIDATE FOR AUTOMATED AWARD. HOWEVER, AUTOMATED

SOLICITATIONS CONTAINING FIRST ARTICLE TEST REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT

CANDIDATES FOR AN AUTOMATED AWARD. ALL QUOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE

DLA INTERNET BID BOARD SYSTEM (DIBBS) AT https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil.

MICRO-PURCHASE QUOTES MAY BE AWARDED PRIOR TO RETURN DATE.

FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM 336611

Refer to the corresponding small business size standard http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards

However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition is

1) an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award; or 2) uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone concern, unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

DFARS 252.225-7001, BUY AMERICAN AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM,

APPLIES TO ALL QUOTES ABOVE THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD.

DESTINATION INSPECTION REQUIRED - FAR 52.246-1 APPLIES.

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Fast Pay does not apply to this solicitation

Due to the volatility of demands, and frequent quantity changes on open purchase requests, offerors are highly encouraged to submit quantity ranges when quoting. If a PR is evaluated manually, quoting ranges provides the buyer the option to combine requirements or reduce the quantity as needed without resoliciting or adding any additional administrative burden for either party involved when making an award.

This does not apply to Auto IDC.

If you anticipate quoting on a solicitation after the closing date, please submit a DIBBS quote with a bid type of “No Bid” and place an anticipated quote date or the reason you are not willing to quote. This does not prevent you from submitting an actual quote on DIBBS at a later date. It will overlay your previous no quote. This informs buyers of your intention to quote and prevents multiple calls for updates and cancelling of requirements assumed to be non-procurable due to no quotes/sources. The submission of an anticipated quote date does not preclude DLA from making an award to another acceptable timely offer.

APEX Accelerators, formally known as the Procurement Technical

Assistance Program (PTAP), is designed to increase the number of

U.S. businesses capable of bidding and performing on local, state, and federal government contracts. APEX Accelerators provide critical assistance to new and existing businesses interested government contracting to enhance the defense industrial base at no cost. Visit https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/ for more information.

6, THE OFFEROR, BY SUBMISSION OF ITS QUOTATION, REPRESENTS IT WILL NOT

PROVIDE COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES TO THE

GOVERNMENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY AWARD RESULTING FROM THIS

SOLICITATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH (d) OF THE CLAUSE AT FAR

52.204-24, REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

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SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT, OR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS EXISTING

REPRESENTATION IN PARAGRAPH (c) OF THE PROVISION AT DFARS 252.204-7016, COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES –

REPRESENTATION.

Caution Notice: Offerors are required to comply with domestic material restrictions. The Berry Amendment, the Buy American Act, and other domestic material restrictions may apply. Offerors are instructed to refer to the solicitation clauses related to foreign sourcing for more information on applicability. The Berry Amendment threshold has been reduced to $150,000 and vendors must carefully review related clauses

DFARS 252.225-7006, 252.225-7012, and 252.225-7015 for applicability requirements. If your offer is based on a non-domestic material, you are required to provide disclosure information in your quote and/or through written notification to the point of contact listed in the solicitation.

DoD Class Deviation 2023-O0001: A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph

(c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business

Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) and 52.212- 3(b) for the following categories:

(A) Small business;

(B) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

(C) Women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program;

(D) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB

Program; or

(E) Historically underutilized business zone small business.

ACCESSING & USE OF VENDOR SHIPMENT MODULE (VSM) IS CHANGING

Within approximately 2 months, ALL DLA contractors will be required to register via DLA’s Account Management & Provisioning System (AMPS) to access VSM. Without AMPS approval, contractors will not be able to access VSM or ship to DLA.

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Contractors using VSM WebServices MUST update their internal schema or lose access and shipping ability. Online VSM users do not need schema changes.

Required actions:

• Review VSM announcements. Schema updates are in the April 23, 2025 post: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/notices/msgdspl.aspx?msgid=1259

• Additional notices:

https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/notices/msgdspl.aspx?msgid=1267 https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/notices/msgdspl.aspx?msgid=1252 https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/notices/msgdspl.aspx?msgid=1229

AMPS registration is not available at this time; however, check DLA's

DIBBS "Notices" section daily for updates.

• To receive AMPS/User Guide updates via email, contact:

JSONWEBServiceInquiry@dla.mil

Unless AM is specifically authorized in the solicitation/contract, quotes/offers may not include parts or supplies made using the additive manufacturing process. The Government will not evaluate offers that include an item or items produced using AM, and such offers are not eligible for award for the current procurement. A quoter/offeror proposing to supply an AM- produced item may submit a request to the contracting officer for approval of the item for evaluation by the

Engineering Support Activity (ESA) for acceptability for future procurements of the same items. See L31 Additive Manufacturing (JUN

2018)

Procurement History for NSN/FSC:002391873/5330

CAGE Contract Number Quantity Unit Cost AWD Date Surplus Material

44HT7 SPE7M125F2656 668.000 2.65000 20250724 N

44HT7 SPE7M125F2557 3967.000 2.65000 20250717 N

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Procurement History for NSN/FSC:002391873/5330

CAGE Contract Number Quantity Unit Cost AWD Date Surplus Material

44HT7 SPE7M125F2117 342.000 2.65000 20250605 N

44HT7 SPE7M125F1893 789.000 2.65000 20250508 N

44HT7 SPE7M125F1776 235.000 2.65000 20250424 N

44HT7 SPE7M125F1589 1515.000 2.65000 20250410 N

44HT7 SPE7M125F0901 1002.000 2.65000 20250206 N

44HT7 SPE7M125F0777 545.000 2.65000 20250109 N

44HT7 SPE7M125F0700 1699.000 2.65000 20241219 N

44HT7 SPE7M125F0455 778.000 2.65000 20241126 N

44HT7 SPE7M125F0019 574.000 2.65000 20241003 N

22601 SPE7M124F4002P00002 840.000 1.40000 20240919 N

22601 SPE7M124F2989P00002 442.000 1.40000 20240621 N

22601 SPE7M124F1675 434.000 1.40000 20240229 N

6A252 SPE7M123F6734 307.000 2.75000 20230831 N

6A252 SPE7M123F6274 246.000 2.75000 20230803 N

6A252 SPE7M123F6074 247.000 2.75000 20230713 N

6A252 SPE7M123F5596 308.000 2.75000 20230615 N

6A252 SPE7M123F5501 422.000 2.75000 20230601 N

6A252 SPE7M123F4846 280.000 2.75000 20230420 N

This solicitation is being issued under the First Destination Transportation (FDT) program to reduce cost of transportation through the use of Government-Arranged Transportation utilizing Government contracts and rates. Offers should be submitted based on FOB Origin. For offerors whose shipments will orginate from outside the contiguous United States, the offeror's FOB Origin price shall include transportation to a contiguous United States location that the offeror selects based on cost effectiveness or other variables at the offeror's discretion. Additional information about FDT can be found at: http://www.dla.mil/FDTPI/

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PR: 1000244916

NSN/MATERIAL:5330002391873

ITEM DESCRIPTION

GASKET

GASKET

NFES 0254 GASKET, FIRE HOSE: Shall be in accordance with current Forest Service Specification 5100-190C, and Amendment, with the following requirements and characteristics: Waterway Size - 1-1/2 inches (nominal)

Unit of issue - PG (10 gaskets per package) EXCEPTIONS TO FOREST SERVICE

SPECIFICATION 5100-190C: 1) INSPECTION, SAMPLING AND TEST PROCEDURES:

General inspection and tests: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for performance of all inspection requirements prior to submission for Government acceptance. The contractor may utilize their own facilities or any commercial laboratory acceptable to the Government. Inspection records of the examination and tests shall be kept complete and available to the Government. Inspection and test site: The contractor shall conduct lot acceptance inspection and tests to determine compliance with the specification. During any inspection, the inspector may take from the lot one or more samples and submit them to an independent test laboratory approved by the Government or to a government test facility for inspection and tests. Testing with referenced documents: The contractor is responsible for ensuring that components and materials used are manufactured, examined and tested in accordance with referenced specifications and standards. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections or tests set forth in this section where such action is deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. Sampling for inspection: When inspection is performed, sampling shall be in accordance with ANSI/ASQ Z 1.4. Lot: All gaskets of one size presented together in one delivery shall be considered a lot for the purpose of inspection. A sample unit shall be one item. Sampling for visual and dimensional examination: Sampling for visual and dimensional examination shall be S-3, with an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 2.5 percent defective. Visual and dimensional examination: Each sample gasket shall be visually and dimensionally examined to determine conformance with this item purchase description. Visual or dimensional defects shall be classified as major or minor. A defect not listed in Table 1 shall be classified as a minor defect. If the number of defects in any sample exceeds the indicated AQL, the lot shall be rejected. TABLE 1 Major Defects 1. Workmanship and finishing not as required 2. Material not as required 3. Dimensions not as required EXCEPTIONS TO FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATION 5100-190C, AMENDMENT 1 1) Paragraph 3.2.1 (e) Gasket Material, Delete and replace with: The material used in the manufacture of the gaskets shall have a minimum shelf life of 10 years as determined by ARP 5316, Table 1.

Shelf life marking of the unit package is required to include manufacture date and expiration date.

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE: Certificates of Conformance are required in accordance with paragraph 3.3 of 5100-190C. PACKAGING: Ten (10) gaskets shall be packaged in a box or plastic bag and sealed. PACKING:

Twenty (20) packages of gaskets (200 gaskets) shall be packed in a close-fitting corrugated fiberboard box, minimum burst strength 200 psi (minimum edge crush strength 32 lb per inch width), and shall be in compliance with the applicable freight regulations. SUPPLEMENTAL PACKING AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: All fiberboard boxes, cushioning, and dunnage used in packing and packaging of this item shall contain recovered materials in accordance with the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for Products Containing Recovered Materials (40 CFR 247) and the EPA Paper Products Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (Federal Register, Vol. 61, No. 104, May 29, 1996). The EPA's Recommended Recovered Fiber Content Levels for Paperboard and Packaging Products are available at:

http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/tools/cpg/products/paperbrd.htm MARKING:

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Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING: The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) number appearing below the National Stock Number (NSN) of this Item Purchase Description shall be marked on the shipping container below the NSN. The NFES number shall be preceded by "NFES".

Palletization: The shipping (transport) containers shall be palletized.

The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, and double-face non-reversible pallets.

The palletized load shall not overhang the pallet deck board edge by more than 1 inch and shall not exceed 53 inches in overall height (including pallet). Less than half pallet loads or loads shipped by small package carrier in acceptable transport packing need not be palletized. When less than full but more than half pallet is used, the palletized load shall utilize proper bracing and/or reinforcement to ensure that the load can withstand two additional loads placed on it.

Stacking: A load-stacking test shall be performed once, at the beginning of the contract, for each different unitized or palletized load configuration. A fully palletized load shall be tested utilizing a total stack of three palletized loads, with all the proper bracing and/or reinforcement necessary to perform the test. There shall be no evidence of damage to the pallets, shipping containers or products when the stack is tested on the rigid surface for a minimum of 24 hours, in compliance with all the National and Local Safety Regulations. The pre-tested palletized load configuration shall be duplicated using the same packaging materials, pattern, number of shipping (transport) containers, and procedures consistent throughout the duration of the contract.

Palletized loads shall be stable and safe when handled with mechanical equipment by qualified personnel. Materials: All lumber used inside or outside shipping shall be bark free. No used wood pallets with repaired components or stringers will be acceptable. All wood pallet stringers shall be manufactured from hardwoods. Pallets manufactured materials other than wood, shall conform to all the requirements specified herein.

Unitization: For the purpose of this requirement, the assembled group of containers or items in a single load that can be handled as a unit throughout the distribution system. Unitization encompasses, but is not limited to, consolidation in a container, placement on a pallet or load base having forklift capability or securely binding together. Shipments should be considered for unitization where appropriate or specified.

Unitization of pallet load: The palletized load shall be unitized and secured to the pallet to ensure that the load arrives intact without product damage. The containers or items shall be placed in a suitable pattern to form a stable and balanced load. Vertical, horizontal or filler reinforcement shall be added as necessary to meet the stacking strength requirements. A palletized load shall be secured to the pallet by shrink or stretch wrapping, and/or, by steel or nonmetallic strapping. When steel or non-metallic strapping is used, edge protectors shall be provided to prevent damage to the cartons when tensioning the strapping. As a minimum, two straps shall run lengthwise, two straps shall run widthwise, and two straps shall run around the girth of the palletized load. A palletized load shall be capable of protecting the products against damage in a multiple handling, transportation, and storage environment having distribution warehouses with rack systems that support the load/s overhead of warehouse personnel. Notice of special requirements for shipment to all countries that have endorsed the IPPC Guidelines for treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging:

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has approved and published on March 15, 2002, "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade". Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines can be found at the USDA.gov web site. Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU/IPPC countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17.

RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT

RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE

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DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB

AT:

http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx

FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE

ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE

APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON

REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.

RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES

1 PG = 10 EA

MERCURY OR MERCURY CONTAINING COMPOUNDS SHALL

NOT BE INTENTIONALLY ADDED TO<(>,<)> OR COME IN DIRECT

CONTACT WITH<(>,<)> ANY HARDWARE OR SUPPLIES FURNISHED

UNDER THIS CONTRACT. EXCEPTION: FUNCTIONAL MERCURY

USED IN BATTERIES, FLUORESCENT LIGHTS, REQUIRED

INSTRUMENTS; SENSORS OR CONTROLS; WEAPON SYSTEMS;

AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS REAGENTS SPECIFIED BY NAVSEA.

PORTABLE FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND PORTABLE INSTRUMENTS

CONTAINING MERCURY SHALL BE SHOCK PROOF AND CONTAIN

A SECOND BOUNDARY OF CONTAINMENT OF THE MERCURY OR

MERCURY COMPOUND. (IAW NAVSEA 5100-003D).

THIS ITEM IS DEFINED BY EITHER BY A MILITARY PART STANDARD, OR A PART

STANDARD PUBLISHED BY A CONSENSUS NON-GOVERNMENT STANDARDS ORGANIZATION.

HARDWARE MANUFACTURED TO THE CURRENT REVISION OF THE PART STANDARD

DEFINING THIS ITEM IS ACCEPTABLE.

HARDWARE MANUFACTURED IN THE PAST TO A PREVIOUS, BUT THEN CURRENT,

REVISION OF THE STANDARD IS ACCEPTABLE.

ANY HARDWARE MANUFACTURED FROM THE DATE OF THIS SOLICITATION FORWARD,

SHALL BE MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT REVISION OF THE

PART STANDARD IN QUESTION.

This item is procured in accordance with a United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service specification.

These Specifications are located at:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/t-d/programs/fire/specs.htm

RS067: Shelf life requirement RS001 for a TYPE 2 (CODE X) item with a shelf life of 120 month (extendable) applies to this item.

CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM

TDP Rev B Gen 2

IAW BASIC DRAWING NR 04024 5100-190C

REVISION NR C DTD 12/01/2005

PART PIECE NUMBER:

LINE ITEM 0000000001 TYPE OF COVERAGE: DLA DIRECT, CONUS

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SECTION B

PR: 1000244916 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D

DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.

https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments% 2FDLMS%2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnit_of_Issue_and_Purchase_Unit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

CLIN PR PRLI UI QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE .

0001 1000244916 0001 PG 2,357.000

* This is an estimated quantity and may not be purchased by the IDC.

NSN/MATERIAL:5330002391873

DELIVERY (IN DAYS):0097

DELIVER FOB: ORIGIN

QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%

INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION

ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION

PREP FOR DELIVERY:

PKGING DATA - MIL-STD-2073-1E

QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00

WRAP MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN MAT:00 CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0

UNIT CONT:10 OPI:M

INTRMDTE CONT:ZZ INTRMDTE CONT QTY:ZZZ

PACK CODE:U

MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.

SPECIAL MARKING CODE:ZZ -ZZ Special Requirements

PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING

REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT

QUP ZZZ: See Special Packaging Instructions in Item Description.

IP056: MERCURY OR MERCURY COMPOUNDS ARE PROHIBITED IN PRESERVATION,

PACKAGING, PACKING AND MARKING.

Unit Container ZZ: See Special Packaging Instructions in Item Description.

Intermediate Container Quantity ZZZ: See Sepcial Packaging Instruction in Item Description.

Special Markings Code ZZ: In additional to MIL-STD-129 markings, see Special Marking Instructions in Item Description for NFES #..

IP025: PACKAGING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984) (FAR)

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

252.223-7001 HAZARD WARNING LABELS (DEC 1991) (DFARS)

(a) “Hazardous material,” as used in this clause, is defined in the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall label the item package (unit container) of any hazardous material to be delivered under this contract in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200 et seq). The Standard requires that the hazard warning label conform to the requirements of the standard unless the material is otherwise subject to the labelling requirements of one of the following statutes:

(1) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act;

(2) Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act;

(3) Consumer Product Safety Act;

(4) Federal Hazardous Substances Act; or

(5) Federal Alcohol Administration Act.

(c) The Offeror shall list which hazardous material listed in the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract will be labelled in accordance with one of the Acts in paragraphs (b)(1) through (5) of this clause instead of the Hazard Communication Standard. Any hazardous material not listed will be interpreted to mean that a label is required in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard.

MATERIAL

(If None, Insert “None.”) ACT

(d) The apparently successful Offeror agrees to submit, before award, a copy of the hazard warning label for all hazardous materials not listed in paragraph

(c) of this clause. The Offeror shall submit the label with the Material Safety Data Sheet being furnished under the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract.

(e) The Contractor shall also comply with MIL-STD-129, Marking for Shipment and Storage (including revisions adopted during the term of this contract).

(End of clause)

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DoD OFFICIALS (SEPT 2011) (DFARS)

252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (DEC 2022) (DFARS)

252.204-7000 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (OCT 2016) (DFARS)

252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) (DFARS)

252.204-7009 LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OR DISCLOSURE OF THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR REPORTED CYBER INCIDENT

INFORMATION (JAN 2023) (DFARS)

252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (MAY 2024) (DFARS)

252.204-7015 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT (JAN 2023) (DFARS)

252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES

(JAN 2023) (DFARS)

252.204-7024 NOTICE ON THE USE OF THE SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE RISK SYSTEM (MAR 2023) (DFARS)

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SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES (CONTINUED)

252.222-7006 RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF MANDATORY ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS (JAN 2023) (DFARS)

252.223-7006 PROHIBITION ON STORAGE, TREATMENT, AND DISPOSAL OF TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - BASIC (SEPT

2014) (DFARS)

252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JAN 2023) (DFARS)

252.225-7007 PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF UNITED STATES MUNITIONS LIST ITEMS FROM COMMUNIST CHINESE MILITARY

COMPANIES (DEC 2018) (DFARS)

252.225-7048 EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUN 2013) (DFARS)

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018) (DFARS)

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023) (DFARS)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause -- “Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall --

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https:// wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items --

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

When creating documents in WAWF, an invoice and receiving report are both required unless an exception at DFARS 232.7002

(a) applies. The invoice and receiving report may be submitted separately or together as a combo type document. See DFARS appendix F for detailed instructions on preparing the WAWF receiving report. ***NOTE: For contracts in accordance with fast payment procedures, if the customer does not have a registered acceptor in WAWF, submit an invoice only.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

N/A for supply contracts/submit an invoice 2in1 for service contracts (Contracting Officer: Insert either “Invoice 2in1” or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial item financing, submit a commercial item financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/252232.htm http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/252232.htm https://www.sam.gov/ https://wawf.eb.mil/ https://wawf.eb.mil/ https://wawf.eb.mil/

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Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in

WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC See Resulting Award

Issue By DoDAAC See Resulting Award

Admin DoDAAC** See Resulting Award

Inspect By DoDAAC See Resulting Award if applicable

Ship To Code See Resulting Award if applicable

Ship From Code See Resulting Award if applicable

Mark For Code See Resulting Award if applicable

Service Approver (DoDAAC)

See Resulting Award if applicable

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC)

See Resulting Award if applicable

Accept at Other DoDAAC See Resulting Award if applicable

LPO DoDAAC See Resulting Award if applicable

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC See Resulting Award if applicable

Other DoDAAC(s) See Resulting Award if applicable

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert “See Schedule” or “Not applicable.”) (**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

Contact the local contract administrator found in block 6 of the DD 1155 (Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or “Not applicable.”)

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) (DFARS)

252.240-7997 NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (DEVIATION 2026-O0025) (FEB 2026) (DFARS)

252.243-7001 PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991) (DFARS)

252.244-7999 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS OR COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION 2026-O0015) (FEB 2026)

(DFARS)

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252.246-7003 NOTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES (JAN 2023) (DFARS)

252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA—BASIC (OCT 2024) (DFARS)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause -- "Foreign-flag vessel" means any vessel that is not a U.S.-flag vessel.

"Ocean transportation" means any water-borne transportation aboard a ship, vessel, boat, barge, ferry, or the like outside the internal waters of the United States as defined in 33 CFR 2.24.

"Subcontractor" means a supplier, materialman, distributor, or vendor at any level below the prime contractor whose contractual obligation to perform results from, or is conditioned upon, award of the prime contract and who is performing any part of the work or other requirement of the prime contract.

"Supplies" means supplies that are clearly identifiable for eventual use by or owned by DoD at the time of transportation by sea, or are otherwise transported by DoD, regardless of ownership or use by DoD. An item is clearly identifiable for eventual use by DoD if, for example, the contract documentation contains a reference to a DoD contract number or a military destination.

"U.S.-flag vessel" means either a vessel belonging to the United States or a vessel of the United States as that term is defined in 46 U.S.C. 116.

(b) If the transportation of supplies by sea is anticipated under this contract, the Contractor shall --

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer and Maritime Administration (MARAD) at Cargo.Marad@dot.gov --

(i) Within 3 business days after contract award; or

(ii) Immediately prior to the shipment departure date necessary to meet delivery schedules, whichever is earlier; and

(2) Include in the notification --

(i) A statement of the Contractor's intent to transport supplies by sea;

(ii) The contract number; and

(iii) The task-order or delivery-order number, when applicable.

(c)(1) The Contractor shall use U.S.-flag vessels when transporting any supplies by sea under this contract.

(2) A subcontractor transporting supplies by sea under this contract shall use U.S.-flag vessels if --

(i) This contract is a construction contract; or

(ii) The supplies being transported are --

(A) Other than commercial products; or

(B) Commercial products that -- (1)The Contractor is reselling or distributing to the Government without adding value (generally, the Contractor does not add value to items that it subcontracts for f.o.b. destination shipment);

(2)Are shipped in direct support of U.S. military contingency operations, exercises, or forces deployed in humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or (3)Are commissary or exchange cargoes transported outside of the Defense Transportation System in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2643.

(d) The Contractor and its subcontractors may request, via the Contracting Officer, a waiver of the requirement to use a U.S.-flag vessel, or identification of any available U.S.-flag vessels, if the Contractor or a subcontractor sufficiently explains that --

(1) U.S.-flag vessels are not available at a fair and reasonable rate for commercial vessels of the United States; or

(2) U.S.-flag vessels are otherwise not available.

(e) The Contractor must submit any request for use of foreign-flag vessels in writing to the Contracting Officer at least 45 days prior to the sailing date necessary to meet its delivery schedules. The Contracting Officer will process requests submitted after such date(s) as expeditiously as possible, however, if a DoD waiver is not approved prior to the shipper's sailing date, this will not of itself constitute a compensable delay under this or any other clause of this contract. Requests shall contain at a minimum --

(1) Type, weight, and cube of cargo;

(2) Required shipping date(s) and required delivery date(s);

(3) Special handling and discharge requirements;

(4) Loading and discharge points;

(5) Name of shipper and consignee;

(6) Prime contract number; and

(7) A documented description of current, diligent efforts made to secure U.S.-flag vessels, including points of contact (with names and telephone numbers) with at least two U.S.-flag carriers contacted. Copies of quotes will suffice for this purpose. Copies of telephone notes, emails, and other relevant communications will otherwise be considered for this purpose.

(f) The Contractor shall, within 30 days after each shipment covered by this clause, provide the Contracting Officer and MARAD at Cargo.Marad@dot.gov, Attention: Military Team, one copy of the rated on board vessel operating carrier's ocean bill of lading, which shall contain the following information:

(1) Prime contract number;

(2) Name of vessel;

(3) Vessel flag of registry;

(4) Date of loading;

(5) Port of loading;

(6) Port of final discharge;

(7) Description of commodity;

(8) Gross weight in pounds and cubic feet if available;

(9) Total ocean freight in U.S. dollars; and

(10) Name of the carrier.

(g) If this contract exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, the Contractor shall provide with its final invoice under this contract a representation that to the best of its knowledge and belief --https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-2.24 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/46/116 mailto:Cargo.Marad@dot.gov mailto:Cargo.Marad@dot.gov

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(1) No ocean transportation was used in the performance of this contract;

(2) Ocean transportation was used and only U.S.-flag vessels were used for all ocean shipments under the contract;

(3) Ocean transportation was used, and the Contractor had received a prior-approved waiver for U.S.-flag vessels for all foreign-flag ocean transportation; or

(4) Ocean transportation was used and some or all of the shipments were made on foreign-flag vessels without the written consent of DoD. The Contractor shall describe these shipments in the following format:

ITEM DESCRIPTION CONTRACT LINE ITEMS QUANTITY

TOTAL

(h) If this contract exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold and the final invoice does not include the required representation, the Government will reject and return it to the Contractor as an improper invoice for the purposes of the Prompt Payment clause of this contract. In the event there has been unauthorized use of foreign-flag vessels in the performance of this contract, the Contracting Officer is entitled to equitably adjust the contract, based on the unauthorized use.

(i) If the Contractor did not anticipate transporting any supplies by sea at the time of contract award and, therefore, did not provide the notification required by paragraph (b) of this clause, but prior to shipment of supplies, the Contractor learns that supplies will be transported by sea, the Contractor shall --

(1) Provide the notification required by paragraph (b) of this clause to the Contracting Officer and MARAD as soon as it is known that supplies will be transported by sea; and

(2) Comply with all the terms and conditions of this clause.

(j) Subcontracts. In the award of subcontracts, for the types of supplies described in paragraph (c)(2) of this clause, including subcontracts for commercial products, the Contractor shall flow down the requirements of this clause as follows:

(1) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (j), in subcontracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold in part 2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(2) The Contractor shall insert the substance of paragraphs (a)…