LATCH, MORTISE

The solicitation seeks ten mortise latches identified by NSN 5340-01-139-6298, with delivery required 234 days after receipt of order, targeting a need ship date of March 19, 2027, and an original delivery date of March 29, 2027. The item is classified as a critical application item governed by a detailed Technical Data Package (TDP Rev B Gen 2) tied to multiple engineering drawings, some dating back to 1939, and requires manufacturing via a metal casting process with specific tooling. The contract is issued as a small business set-aside under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-848F by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land Supply Chain, with offers to be submitted exclusively through the DIBBS portal by July 27, 2026. Delivery is to the DLA New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania under FOB Origin terms, with government-arranged transportation through the First Destination Transportation program. Export control is strictly enforced under ITAR and EAR regulations, limiting access to technical data only to contractors with an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, verified completion of DLA export control training, and explicit DLA authorization. Offers using additive manufacturing are ineligible for award, and all offerors must submit a compliant Safety Data Sheet for any hazardous materials prior to delivery, adhering to 29 CFR 1910.1200 and FED-STD-313. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951 or higher DLA quality standards, with palletization per RP001, and all items must be marked and labeled appropriately, including hazard communication standards for dangerous goods. Destination inspection is required under FAR 52.246-2, and payment must be processed via Wide Area Workflow with electronic submission of invoices and receiving reports. Compliance with DFARS clauses, including Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, cyber safeguarding, and restrictions on defense telecommunications equipment, is mandatory. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration, register with DLA’s AMPS system for access to vendor systems, and adhere to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System with a DX or DO rating. Award may be automated, and HUBZone small businesses may receive a price evaluation preference.