HINGE, STATIONARY

The contract solicitation SPE4A7-26-R-X939 seeks a single stationary hinge with NSN 2840-01-125-8751 under a total small business set-aside, with a delivery schedule of 318 days ADO and a contract ceiling of $349,999.99. Technical data associated with this item is subject to U.S. export control under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure to foreign persons regardless of location and requiring prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce; only DLA contractors with JCP certification, completed export control training, and formal approval may access the data. Packaging and marking must strictly adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, including preservation method 41 with controlled drying, no preservation or wrap materials, and palletization per DLA’s RP001. External labeling must prominently state “Product Verification Test Samples - Do Not Post to Stock” alongside the contract and lot numbers, with barcoding compliant to DOD standards including data matrix codes. Inspection occurs at origin, while acceptance takes place at destination under FOB destination terms, with the government retaining full authority to inspect, test, and reject nonconforming items based on quality standards including ISO 9001:2015, FAR 52.246-2, and contract-specific AQLs of 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects. The award will be based on a trade-off approach evaluating past performance most heavily, followed by other non-price factors and price, with equal weight assigned to non-price elements. Contractors must comply with a range of FAR and DFARS clauses including safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition of certain foreign telecommunications equipment, cybersecurity requirements per NIST SP 800-171, prompt payment obligations including accelerated payments to small subcontractors, and small business subcontracting utilization. Invoicing is mandatory through WAWF, and the contract includes clauses for termination for convenience, default, changes, disputes, and the use of alternative dispute resolution. The solicitation is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, and requires offerors to submit through SAM.gov with UEI and CAGE codes verified in SAM, along with size status