FASTENER, SNAP

The contract involves the procurement of 24 units of a FASTENER, SNAP with NSN 5325-01-690-4454 and part number V14778-02-01 from THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY INC, issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-05MH by the ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required within 166 days after order at FOB ORIGIN to the DDSP New Cumberland Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with zero variance allowed in quantity. The item is designated as a critical application item with no shelf life requirement, and all packaging and marking must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, using QUP code 001, preservation method 33, and pack code U, with no special marking required. Palletization must follow DLA’s RP001 packaging requirements, and all supplies must be delivered without government identification if not accepted. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with technical and quality requirements referenced through R and I numbers from the DLA Master List, and the applicable version is determined by the solicitation issue date or award date. The contract enforces rigorous cybersecurity and compliance obligations, including safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting per FAR 252.204-7012, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements under deviation 2026-O0025, and prohibition of covered defense telecommunications equipment per 252.204-7018. Contractors must submit Safety Data Sheets prior to award per 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and Federal Standard 313, and comply with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, with the Berry threshold lowered to $150,000. Offerors must have active SAM registration, be certified in WAWF for invoicing and receiving reports, and include required representations regarding small business status, employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, and whistleblower rights. The contract prohibits mandatory arbitration agreements and mandates inclusion of all applicable DFARS and FAR clauses, including those on contractor responsibility, hazardous material handling, and supply chain transparency. Payment processing and contract administration are governed through WAWF, with the government maintaining the right to inspect and accept at destination, and