HOLDER, ELECTRODE

This contract, solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-18AY, is issued by the DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division for the procurement of 12,000 electrode holders (NSN 5977-01-161-6680). The item is designated as a critical application item and is source-controlled, meaning it must be manufactured and tested in strict accordance with specific limited rights technical data. Only vendors with access to the required technical data package or proven traceability to approved sources, such as Setra Systems, Inc. (P/N 3E1A), are eligible to quote. Any vendor seeking source approval must submit a formal Source Approval Request (SAR) package. The estimated contract value is $12,000, with a required delivery date of October 26, 2027, and a need ship date of February 12, 2027. The contract mandates rigorous quality, packaging, and security standards. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, utilizing sampling methods such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4, with a requirement for zero non-conformances. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, and all marking and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129. Because the contract involves potentially covered defense information, contractors must comply with stringent cybersecurity requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012. Additionally, strict hazardous material protocols are in place, requiring the submission of Safety Data Sheets and compliant hazard communication labeling prior to award. All quotations must be submitted electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the August 24, 2026, deadline.