KEY, MACHINE

The contract solicits the procurement of a single machine key (NSN/Part Number 5315-00-958-2860) with a delivery requirement of five days after the award date. It is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) under solicitation number SPE4A6-26-T-859F, with responses due by March 9, 2026. The contract incorporates various technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List applicable to both simplified and large acquisitions, ensuring compliance with packaging standards, inspection and acceptance protocols at the origin, and mandatory removal of government identification from any non-accepted supplies. The contract also includes tailored higher-level contract quality requirements specific to manufacturers and non-manufacturers. Significantly, the contract involves export-controlled technical data subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), restricting distribution to approved contractors who meet specific certification and training prerequisites mandated by the DLA. This indicates that any handling or disclosure of technical data must be conducted under stringent controls to prevent unauthorized access by foreign nationals. The place of performance is Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and the point of contact for the contract is Ahoefa Simons De Fanti from the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense.