HINGE, PIN

The contract pertains to the procurement of 643 units of a HINGE, PIN with NSN 1710-01-599-1867, issued under solicitation SPE7M2-26-T-6043 by the Defense Logistics Agency for the Nuclear Reactor Program under the Department of Defense. The requirement is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with delivery due 342 days after award, targeting October 27, 2027, at DLA Distribution San Diego, CA, under FOB Origin terms. The item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring strict compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048, limiting access to contractors with approved U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program status, completion of DLA export control training, and formal authorization. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including preservation method 20 (CLNG/DRY), barcoded data matrix labels, and permanent marking of contract number, CAGE code, and part number. Hazardous materials must comply with 29 CFR 1910.1200 and MIL-STD-129, with prior submission of hazard labels required. The contract mandates compliance with CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity standards, safeguarding covered defense information via DFARS 252.204-7012, and prohibits use of hexavalent chromium, toxic materials, and covered telecommunications equipment. Contractors must use Wide Area WorkFlow for invoicing and receiving reports, and submit representations of small business status, UEI, and CAGE codes, including all joint venture partners. Evaluation is based on pass/fail compliance with technical, security, regulatory, and packaging requirements, strongly indicating a Low Price Technically Acceptable methodology. Performance is subject to government acceptance at destination, and all offerors must submit quotes electronically through DIBBS by August 17, 2026.