CAN, AMMUNITION

Solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-657L is a Department of Defense procurement for 26,000 units of ammunition cans, specifically cartridge magazines under NSN 8140-01-642-3065. This item is classified as a critical gun part and a defense article subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Arms Export Control Act, requiring manufacturers to be registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. The contract mandates a delivery window of 166 days, with a need ship date of February 7, 2027, and a final required delivery date of April 29, 2027, to the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contract emphasizes strict quality and security compliance, including CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessment and adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at the origin by a Government Quality Assurance Representative at the actual manufacturer's facility. Technical requirements include Product Verification Testing (PVT) per Procurement Note E05, sampling methods aligned with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129. Additionally, the contract prohibits the intentional addition of mercury and requires hazardous material labeling in accordance with OSHA standards. All invoicing and payment requests must be processed electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).