LATCH, SAFETY, HOOK

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a contract to VECTRUS SYSTEMS LLC for the procurement of a safety latch hook component under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-162N, with an award date of July 9, 2026, and a total contract value of $473.45. The item, identified by NSN 4030014548219, is to be delivered FOB Origin to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a delivery window of 171 days after award, targeting a need ship date of November 15, 2026, and an original required delivery date of January 19, 2027. The contract incorporates extensive compliance requirements under federal and Department of Defense regulations, including stringent packaging and marking standards such as ASTM D3951, MIL-STD-129, and DLA-specific requirements RP001 and RQ017, which mandate barcoding with USSC and SCC symbology, proper unit of issue labeling, and physical identification of bare items. Quality assurance is governed by MIL-STD-1916 and ASQ H1331, with acceptance performed at origin and zero non-conformances required per lot inspection criteria, while the contractor must maintain a quality system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to AS9003. The contract enforces comprehensive regulatory and ethical obligations, including compliance with FAR clauses on equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, and sustainable product usage, alongside DFARS provisions addressing cybersecurity, safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition on hexavalent chromium and hazardous materials storage, restrictions on Chinese military company sourcing, and export control for controlled items. Contractors must submit Safety Data Sheets prior to award and comply with Federal Standard No. 313 for hazardous material identification, with any radioactive materials above specified thresholds requiring prior notification. While no contract type or pricing details beyond the total value are specified, invoicing must be conducted exclusively through WAWF, and all submissions must adhere to DIBBS protocols during procurement. The contract includes clauses addressing whistleblower rights, disclosure of information, unauthorized use of government work products, and limitations on arbitration agreements, while also affirming that Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code disclosures are mandatory. Item Unique Identification is not required, and no contract options, key personnel specifications, or security clearance provisions are