LATCH SET, RIM

This contract, identified by solicitation number SPE7L1-26-T-991K, is for the procurement of eight rim latch sets, specifically Southco Inc part number E3-129-025 under NSN 5340-01-695-7631. The acquisition is managed by the Department of Defense through the Land Supply Chain and requires delivery to a destination in Japan within five days of the required delivery date. The contract specifies that all technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, and strict adherence to packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, is mandatory. Significant safety and compliance provisions are included, most notably a prohibition against the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to any hardware or supplies, with limited functional exceptions. The contract also incorporates requirements for the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and notes that covered defense information may apply. Shipping and handling must follow specific DLA packaging requirements and palletization protocols, with the final destination being a supply department in Kanagawa-ken, Japan.