INSERT, CUTTING TOOL

Solicitation SPE8E5-26-T-4207 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency for the procurement of 63 units of cutting tool inserts, identified by NSN 3455-01-654-8565 and part number SEFMIN 500-CTXR.031 from Sterling Edge, Inc. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333515. Delivery is required at the DLA Distribution DSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with an original required delivery date of December 3, 2026, and a need ship date of March 1, 2027. The delivery lead time is specified as 167 days after receipt of order, with shipping terms set as FOB Origin and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates strict adherence to DLA packaging requirements for procurement (RP001) and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with DLA technical and quality requirements taking precedence over ASTM D3951. All quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS portal. Key regulatory requirements include compliance with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, safeguarding of covered defense information per DFARS 252.204-7012, and strict prohibitions against the use of additive manufacturing unless authorized. Payment and invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.