83--BUCKLE

This contract involves the procurement of a total of 12,000 brass buckles without insignia, designated under part number 8315-01-503-2104, divided into four separate deliveries of 3,000 units each. The items are intended for use on belts and coats for enlisted personnel, specifically grades sergeant and below (E-5 and below). The contract stipulates firm fixed pricing with a quantity variance allowance of plus or minus 2%. Deliveries are scheduled over a four-month period, with the initial shipment due 148 days after order issuance and subsequent deliveries following monthly intervals. The buckles must meet detailed technical and quality requirements outlined by the Department of Defense and adhere to MIL-DTL-20269F specifications, including strict inspection procedures for defects and dimensional accuracy with defined Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL). Packaging and preservation requirements follow MIL-STD-2073-1E with specific handling and marking instructions, including compliance with MIL-STD-129 for labeling. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination point, and shipment FOB is from origin. The contract includes coordination with the Travis Association for the Blind in Austin, Texas, for parcel post and freight shipping. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense’s C and T Supply Chain, with Eric Van Horn as the primary point of contact.