INSERT, PANEL FASTEN

The contract pertains to the procurement of 46 units of the INSERT, PANEL FASTEN item identified by National Stock Number 5325-01-575-0988, issued under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-02XP by the Defense Logistics Agency’s ASC Commodities Division. The item is classified as a commercial item and is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, identified by R or I numbers, which supersede general standards such as ASTM D3951. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, RP001 for palletization, and adhere to a Quantity per Unit Pack of 005, with all non-accepted supplies requiring removal of government identification. Delivery is required within 186 days after the date of order to Robins AFB, Georgia, under FOB Destination terms, though offers must be submitted assuming FOB Origin due to the First Destination Transportation program. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside but requires all offerors to maintain active SAM registration, provide their CAGE and UEI codes, and complete all required representations including small business status, WOSB/EDwOSB eligibility, and compliance with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act. The contract incorporates multiple federal and defense acquisition regulations, including clauses on safeguarding information systems, cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171, trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable products, all under deviation 2026-00038 or similar. Technical data associated with the item is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, requiring prior authorization and restricting access to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, completion of DLA training, and authorization from the DLA controlling authority. Performance requires electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports through WAWF, with payment processed under FAR 52.216-7 and DFARS clauses governing levies and contract modifications. Offers must be submitted via DIBBS by the deadline of July 13, 2026, and contractors are responsible for safety, hazardous material compliance, and ensuring no unauthorized disclosure of controlled data. Foreign-sourced materials require explicit disclosure, and all contractors must comply with the prohibition on requiring internal confidentiality agreements and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors.