BINDER, LOAD

This contract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under solicitation SPE8E9-26-T-3214 requires the procurement of 508 units of a binder, load item identified by NSN 3990-01-479-0538 and part number 12421708, with a unit price of $508.00 and a total contract value of $258,064.00. Delivery must be completed within 221 days of award, with FOB origin terms, inspection and acceptance occurring at destination, and no quantity variance allowed. The item must be packaged per ASTM D3951, with all labeling and marking strictly following MIL-STD-129, and palletization in compliance with DLA packaging requirements. Technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence over any general packaging standards. The procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 333998, with the primary point of contact being Matthew Kruc at DLA. The item is designated as a critical application and potentially involves covered defense information. The forging process is specified for manufacturing, and specific approved sources include BAE Systems, W.H. Smith Hardware, AMZ Alabama, Buffers USA, and The Crosby Group. Ship date is March 13, 2027, with original delivery required by April 22, 2027. All shipments must be directed to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, following DLA transportation protocol C19 for freight and C20 for first destination.