53--INSERT,SELF-LOCKING

This contract mandates the supply of 681 units of an INSERT, SELF-LOCKING item identified by NSN 5340-01-536-3545, with a delivery deadline of 250 days after award. All items must comply with MIL-STD-130N for Item Unique Identification (IUID) and DFARS 252.211-7003, requiring permanent marking per U.S. military property standards. Strict packaging guidelines from MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 apply, including special oxygen cleaning and marking per IP042, with palletization conforming to DLA packaging requirements. The item must be free of asbestos and any intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds, except for specific exempted applications such as batteries, fluorescent lights, or instrument controls that meet NAVSEA 5100-003D containment requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin, with zero variance allowed in quantity. Packaging must include designated materials, containment types, and special marking code ZZ, with all units shipped to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract incorporates technical standards referenced via R and I numbers from the DLA Master List, with revisions governed by solicitation or award dates depending on acquisition size. Transportation and shipping details are governed by DLAD procedural notes C19 and C20.