LATCH, MORTISE

This contract pertains to the procurement of a mortise latch, identified by NSN 5340-01-373-3728, with a quantity of 198 units, under a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5. The item is critical for use in Leonardo SPA Helicopters Division and Hartwell Corporation systems, specifically referenced under part number H3799-1B. All technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, accessible via the designated web portal, and supersede any conflicting specification standards. The contract prohibits the use of Class I ozone-depleting chemicals in any delivered items, and any substitute chemicals require prior approval unless explicitly authorized by specification. The items must comply with stringent packaging and marking requirements per MIL-STD-129, ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous materials, and FED-STD-313 for hazardous goods, with packaging aligned to RP001 DLA Guidelines and palletization standards. Delivery is FOB origin with zero tolerance for quantity variance, inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Delivery is due within 178 days from award, and the contract is issued under solicitation SPE7L4-26-U-0969 with a response deadline of July 29, 2026. Payment and invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, with contractors required to be SAM-registered and WAWF-enabled; invoicing for this fixed-price line item requires both an invoice and receiving report unless an exception under DFARS 232.7002 applies. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses related to whistleblower rights, cybersecurity controls including NIST SP 800-171, disclosure of information, safeguarding covered contractor information systems, and compliance with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act. Offerors must maintain current representations in SAM, certify small business status, and disclose any provision of covered defense telecommunications equipment. All quotations are considered information requests, not binding offers, and technical data must be obtained from the DLA portal. Contractors must ensure compliance with all applicable clauses, including those addressing removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and notification of safety issues.