GROMMET, NONMETALLIC

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Contract SPE4A626V266X to BLADE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS INC (CAGE 1JYT1) for the supply of 207 nonmetallic grommets, identified by NSN 5325008549379, under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-05WG, a Request for Quotations issued on July 15, 2026, and closed on July 22, 2026. The contract, awarded on July 20, 2026, carries a total value of $378.81 and requires delivery of the items to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with a FOB Destination shipping term and a contractual delivery deadline of 207 days ADO, corresponding to a need ship date of February 15, 2027, and an original delivery date of March 6, 2027. Performance is subject to strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking—including Special Marking Code 32 for shelf life—and RP001 for palletization, while mercury and mercury compounds are explicitly prohibited in all packaging and preservation processes. The items must meet technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List via RA001 and be manufactured under an inspection system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination per FAR 52.246-2, with sampling conducted under MIL-STD-1916 or comparable zero-based methods, requiring zero non-conformances for critical and major attributes at specified AQL levels. The contractor is obligated to use the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for all invoicing and receiving report submissions, maintained through valid registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Contract administration requires adherence to the DLA Master Solicitation Revision 105 and incorporates a suite of mandatory clauses including whistleblower protections, cyber incident information handling, disclosure restrictions, and prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements. Hazard communication standards under 29 CFR 1910.1200 apply, necessitating Safety Data Sheets and proper labeling of any hazardous materials, with full compliance to the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act expected