KEY, WOODRUFF

The contract SPE4A6-26-T-849E issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division involves the procurement of 197 hundred units (HD) of the item identified as KEY, WOODRUFF with NSN 5315-00-616-5523 and part number MS35756-11. The delivery location is DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, TX, with a required ship date of August 8, 2026, and an original required delivery date of September 17, 2026. Inspection and acceptance of the materials are to be conducted at the origin, and packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for marking requirements. The contract enforces strict quality and technical standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with mandatory sampling according to MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent plans. No mercury or mercury compounds may be intentionally added or come into direct contact with the hardware, except for specific authorized uses like batteries or certain sensors. This procurement outlines detailed quality controls, including the assignment of verification levels for critical attributes and zero tolerance for non-conformances in sampling unless otherwise specified. The contract requires adherence to packaging and palletization criteria under DLA standards and prohibits mercury in preservation, packaging, and marking processes. The acquisition references military and non-government standards tailored for high-level quality requirements, ensuring compliance with government specifications. The contract’s point of contact is Sarah Henderson, and responses were due by March 6, 2026. Overall, this contract emphasizes rigorous quality assurance, exact delivery conditions, and compliance with environmental restrictions related to hazardous materials.