HINGE POST

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-503C seeks the procurement of 56 units of a hinge post pin, shoulder, headed, identified by NSN 5340-01-237-5050, from CISELL MFG CO in Louisville, KY, under the NAICS code 332510. Delivery is required 168 days after receipt of order, with the original delivery date set for August 21, 2026, and the need ship date by November 3, 2026, FOB origin, to the receiving warehouse in Tracy, CA. This is a simplified acquisition conducted via the DIBBS system, with a response deadline of June 3, 2026, and may be subject to automated award based on lowest price. The contract incorporates DLA packaging requirements (RP001), technical and quality standards referenced in the DLA Master List, and mandates compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with no special marking required. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited in all packaging, preservation, and materials except for functional uses in batteries, instruments, sensors, weapon systems, or specified chemical reagents, with portable mercury-containing devices requiring shockproof construction and a secondary containment barrier. All suppliers must comply with extensive federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS clauses covering subcontracting, cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171), whistleblower rights, trafficking in persons, and disclosure of information. The contractor is required to use the WAWF system for invoicing and receiving reports, with both documents needed unless an exception applies, and must certify compliance with domestic sourcing laws including the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act. Contractors must also meet SAM registration requirements, update representations annually, and disclose foreign ownership or control if applicable. The contract prohibits the use of additive manufacturing unless explicitly authorized and requires submission of technical data from the designated DLA portal. Safety compliance includes proper labeling of hazardous materials per OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, while ocean shipping necessitates documented efforts to use U.S.-flag carriers and submission of ocean bills of lading within 30 days of shipment. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to government material restrictions, data protection for Controlled Unclassified Information, and accurate representation of business size and ownership in SAM to ensure eligibility for award.