The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is soliciting bids for the procurement of "OPTICAL TUBE EMPTY" (NIIN: 016487114), specifically targeting Prime Vendor Awardees under the Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract (MAAC). This solicitation requires compliance with stringent manufacturing and quality assurance standards, including marking per MIL-STD-129 and configuration control as outlined in MIL-STD-973, ensuring that the products meet the necessary performance specifications. The optical tube is likely integral to underwater sound equipment applications, emphasizing its importance in defense operations. Interested vendors must be among the listed Prime Vendor Awardees, and any access requests from non-Prime Vendors will be denied. For further inquiries, contact Matthew Cracker at 717-550-3121 or via email at MATTHEW.CRACKER@DLA.MIL.