53--CLEVIS,ROD END

The contract pertains to the procurement of 61 CLEVIS, ROD END items with NSN 5340-01-579-1843 under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8901, issued by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. It is a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332722 with a maximum contract value of $350,000 and a guaranteed minimum of nine units. The delivery schedule requires fulfillment within 111 days of order placement under FOB Origin terms, with all shipments routed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with specific reference to packaging standards including ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129 for marking and storage, and MIL-STD-130N for Unique Item Identification and barcoding. The items are subject to export controls under either ITAR or EAR, restricting access to only those contractors certified through the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, with mandatory completion of DLA export control training and compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048. Compliance with cybersecurity standards is required through the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls as mandated by DFARS 252.204-7012, and all offerors must maintain current representations in the System for Award Management regarding small business status, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. Hazardous materials must be accompanied by Safety Data Sheets compliant with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and FED-STD-313, with labeling adhering to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and MIL-STD-129. The contract includes clauses on equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, employment verification, sustainable products, and prohibition of confidentiality agreements that restrict whistleblower rights. Acceptance occurs at the destination under government inspection, with quality verification based on MIL-STD-1916 and specified AQL levels for critical, major, and minor attributes. Offerors must submit proposals electronically via DIBBS by the deadline of August 5, 2026, and must disclose UEI and CAGE codes if providing covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, with joint ventures