INSERT, SELF-LOCKING

The contract is for the procurement of 88 units of a self-locking insert with NSN 5340-01-388-1861 under solicitation SPE7M1-26-T-233F, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and is conducted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The delivery schedule specifies a 262-day period after order placement, with a need ship date of April 26, 2027, and final delivery to the new Cumberland, Pennsylvania facility. The unit price is $88.00, but the full contract value is not determinable due to incomplete pricing data. Performance is FOB origin, and the government is responsible for final inspection and acceptance at the delivery point. Contractual compliance is governed by a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, labor practices, hazardous materials, and procurement integrity. Key requirements include adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129 for marking and bar-coding, and DLA RP001 for palletization. Mercury and mercury compounds are strictly prohibited unless functionally essential and contained within shockproof, double-bound systems. Hazardous materials must comply with federal regulations including 29 CFR 1910.1200, and radioactive materials above specified thresholds require explicit labeling. All invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and contractors must maintain UEI and CAGE codes. The contract includes mandatory clauses on employment eligibility verification, trafficking in persons, cybersecurity safeguards, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on procurement from certain Chinese military companies. Deviations from standard clauses are authorized under Deviation 2026-00038, and no attachments or formal Section M evaluation factors are provided, implying award will be based on responsiveness to requirements and compliance with prescribed standards.