BAR, LATCH

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a fixed-price contract to POLYTECH DEFENSE SPARES LLC (CAGE 4K539) for the procurement of a single line item: BAR, LATCH (NSN 1015-00-675-5042), with a total contract value of $1,928.64. The award was issued on July 17, 2026, under solicitation SPE7L4-26-T-4979, and performance is tied to the contractor’s facility in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, where inspection and acceptance occur at origin under f.o.b. origin terms. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including prohibitions on hazardous materials such as hexavalent chromium and toxic substances, restrictions on the acquisition of certain strategic materials like tantalum and tungsten, and compliance with sustainable product standards. Packaging and marking must adhere strictly to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, requiring specific container types, preservation methods, and barcoding compliant with government shipment standards. The deliverable must conform to MIL-DTL-16232H and other referenced technical drawings and qualified product lists, with mandatory submission of Safety Data Sheets and successful completion of Product Verification Testing. The contract incorporates mandatory representations regarding small business status and socioeconomic certifications, with compliance monitored through the SAM database. Payment is processed exclusively via Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contract includes standard termination and default clauses applicable to fixed-price supply contracts. The award is subject to Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating, ensuring priority handling for national defense needs, and requires all components to originate from approved Qualified Products Lists. No option periods, quantities, or delivery schedules are specified beyond the single fixed quantity, and no alternate delivery or inspection points are identified.