GUARD, LOCK RING HANDLE

The contract is for the procurement of 44 units of the GUARD, LOCK RING HANDLE with NSN 5342-01-162-5289, issued under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-393T by the Defense Logistics Agency through the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. The solicitation, issued on May 20, 2026, with a response deadline of May 28, 2026, is classified as a simplified acquisition under NAICS code 332994 and must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System. Delivery is required within 170 days after order, with FOB destination terms though offers must be quoted based on FOB origin. The place of performance is New Cumberland, PA, with shipping addressed to DLA Distribution DDSF. Technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, incorporating specific requirements RQ001 (tailored higher-level quality standards for manufacturers and non-manufacturers), RQ017 (physical identification and bare item marking), and RD005 (CMMC Level 2 certification for third-party assessors). The item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure to foreign persons without prior authorization; access is limited to contractors approved by DLA with JCP certification, completed export control training, and approved questionnaire responses. Quality management systems must comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003, and inspection and acceptance occur at origin under FAR 52.246-2 using MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with verification levels of VII (AQL 0.1) for critical, IV (AQL 1.0) for major, and II (AQL 4.0) for minor attributes. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA-specific RP001 requirements with preservation method 31, unit container BL, and packaging code U; marking complies with MIL-STD-129 with no special marking code and prohibits mercury compounds. Cybersecurity requirements mandate compliance with FAR 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting. The Contractor must maintain SAM registration, represent small business status, and