CLOSING PLATES, PACK

The contract pertains to the procurement of 92 units of CLOSING PLATES, PACK with NSN 4920-01-508-8830, under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-291P, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION. Delivery is required 149 days after award with a target date of November 25, 2026, and all items must be shipped FOB origin to the designated delivery point in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The unit of issue is each, with no quantity variance permitted. The product is classified as a critical application item and is not subject to Item Unique Identification under DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes all other standards including ASTM D3951 for packaging, while MIL-STD-129 mandates proper marking, labeling, and bar-coding for shipment and storage. Palletization must conform to RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. Sampling and inspection procedures follow MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 Table 1, with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified; MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 may be used for determining sample size but not for acceptance unless waived. Inspection and acceptance are conducted at origin, and the contractor must maintain a quality system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. The contract includes mandatory compliance with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including those related to cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012), prohibiting telecommunications equipment from covered vendors, safeguarding covered defense information, and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours. Contractor personnel must be informed of whistleblower rights, and ethical conduct is enforced through restrictions on compensation of former DoD officials. Hazardous materials require labeling per OSHA and MIL-STD-129, with specific notification requirements for radioactive substances exceeding 0.01 microcuries. The solicitation is an automated, simplified acquisition using the DIBBS portal, with mandatory electronic submission via WAWF for invoicing. Offerors must provide current Unique