GUIDE METERING PIN

The contract specifies the procurement of 21 Guide Metering Pins with NSN 1680-01-668-4427 and part number 2571780 from ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-305Q. Each unit is priced at $21.00, with total contract value of $441.00, and delivery is required FOB origin within 428 days from the contract award, with no variance allowed in quantity. The item is classified as a critical application item and must comply with strict technical and quality standards referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, including packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking per MIL-STD-129 with no special markings required. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with sampling governed by MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 using zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified, and attributes are assigned verification levels or AQLs based on criticality. The manufacturer must adhere to DLA packaging and configuration change management requirements, including submission of Engineering Change Proposals and deviations through formal variance requests. Cybersecurity compliance is mandated at CMMC Level 2 via self-assessment, and physical identification of the bare item must follow RQ017 guidelines. While Item Unique Identification is not required per the Service customer’s request, DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i) applies. The item has no shelf life restriction, and measuring and test equipment used in production must be calibrated and controlled. Final delivery is directed to DLA Distribution in San Diego, California, with transportation governed by DLAD Proc Notes C19 and C20. The original required delivery date is June 6, 2027, though the needed ship date is December 14, 2025, indicating potential early production and storage requirements. The contract includes tailored higher-level quality requirements applicable to both manufacturers and non-manufacturers, and all documentation must align with official DLA standards for procurement, quality assurance, and compliance verification.