INSERT, PANEL FASTEN

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-13BP seeks 4,303 units of INSERT, PANEL FASTENER with NSN 5325-00-716-3561 under a federal procurement managed by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense. Delivery is required 533 days after award to DLA Distribution San Diego, CA, with FOB Origin terms meaning title and risk transfer upon delivery to the carrier. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the Government, governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersedes other standards such as ASTM D3951 where conflicts arise. Packaging must comply with RP001 and MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and palletization, including data matrix or barcode identification, while hazardous materials require labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award. The item incorporates technical data subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, restricting access to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completed DLA export control training, and authorized access. The contract includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses governing compliance, including employment equal opportunity, combating trafficking, electronic invoicing via WAWF, sustainable products, and cybersecurity requirements under NIST SP 800-171 with a specific deviation. Subcontracting for commercial items is regulated via a deviation, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. Offerors must submit representations on size status, socioeconomic categories including HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and SDB, and provide UEI and CAGE codes, particularly if supplying covered defense telecommunications equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically through DIBBS by August 13, 2026, with technical data routed via a dedicated portal. Although pricing details are not populated, the estimated unit cost range from prior contracts is $0.61 to $2.20. Contract administration relies on DoDAAC for financial accounting and payment processing, with the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Payment Office details to be finalized post-award. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-105 and MIL-STD-1916 with strict AQLs: 0.1 for critical, 1.0 for major, and 4.0 for minor defects, requiring manufacturers to maintain S