ADAPTER, BATTERY TERMINAL

This contract specifies the procurement of an adapter, battery terminal with NSN 5940-01-697-1618 and part number 4103258-501, manufactured by Thales Defense & Security Inc, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-590Y. A total quantity of 468 units is required to be delivered FOB origin within 170 days, with zero tolerance for variance in quantity. Inspection and acceptance must occur at the origin, and all items must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede other standards including ASTM D3951. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and DLA packaging requirements, with palletization following RP001 guidelines, and all items must be properly marked and identified per RQ017. Sampling and quality verification must follow MIL-STD-1916 or a comparable zero-based plan, with critical, major, and minor attributes assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II respectively, and acceptance based on zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated. The item is designated as a critical application item. The delivery destination is the DLA Distribution San Joaquin warehouse in Tracy, California, with shipping instructions governed by DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20. Documentation requirements for source approval, inspection at origin, and measuring and test equipment certification apply per RC001, RQ009, and RT001. The contract includes provisions for the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and tailored higher-level quality requirements applicable to both manufacturers and non-manufacturers. The unit of issue is each, and the purchase request number is 7017572812. The original required delivery date is April 9, 2027, though a need ship date of January 17, 2027, is indicated. All technical and quality controls referenced are controlled by the DLA Master List revision effective at the time of solicitation issuance, and the point of contact for inquiries is Wendy Jones of the Department of Defense, ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Division.