INSULATOR, PLATE

This solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) ASC Commodities Division under number SPE4A6-26-T-17LA, calls for the procurement of 230 Insulator, Plate units (NSN 5970-01-031-8473). The contract requires manufacturing and delivery to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, PA, with a delivery schedule of 166 days after the delivery order. Technical compliance is governed by drawing NR 10001 2508705 and the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Quality assurance is rigorous, requiring inspection and acceptance at the origin and adherence to sampling standards such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Manufacturers must maintain quality systems compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, with specific verification levels and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) assigned to critical, major, and minor attributes. The contract includes stringent regulatory and logistical requirements. Technical data is subject to export controls under ITAR or EAR, necessitating approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification for access. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and RP001, specifically requiring a clean and dry preservation method and strictly prohibiting mercury or mercury compounds. Marking and labeling must follow MIL-STD-129, including bar-coding for traceability, and any hazardous materials must have approved labels and Safety Data Sheets submitted prior to award. Administrative processes, including invoicing, are mandated through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Offerors must submit electronic quotes via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the August 24, 2026, deadline.