GROMMET, METALLIC

This solicitation, issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division under number SPE4A6-26-T-30ZH, is for the procurement of 908 metallic grommets (NSN 5325-01-177-3704). The requirement is classified as a critical application item with specific part numbers associated with Boeing, SPS Technologies LLC, and Space-Lok, Inc. The contract is structured as a request for quotations under NAICS code 332510, with a submission deadline of September 24, 2026, via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Delivery is required to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania by April 22, 2027, with terms set at FOB Origin, where both inspection and acceptance will also occur at the origin. The contract incorporates rigorous technical and quality standards, requiring manufacturers to maintain an inspection system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Sampling protocols must adhere to MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or a comparable zero-based sampling plan, with specific verification levels for critical, major, and minor attributes. Compliance with cybersecurity standards is mandatory, specifically requiring a CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment and adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Additionally, the procurement is subject to domestic material restrictions, including the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment, and requires adherence to MIL-STD-129 for marking and MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.