LATCH SET, RIM

Solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-998Z, issued by the DLA Land and Maritime Land Supply Chain, is for the procurement of 43 rim latch sets, identified as critical application items. The required hardware is specified as Kason Hardware Corp part number 538 (or 10538000004) with NSN 5340-00-898-5101. Delivery is required by February 16, 2027, with a shipment destination of the DLA Distribution New Cumberland facility in Pennsylvania. The contract is established as FOB Origin under the First Destination Transportation program, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. The procurement is subject to strict quality and safety standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking. There is a strict prohibition on the use of mercury or mercury compounds in preservation and packaging, except for functional mercury as specified by NAVSEA 5100-003D. Offerors must adhere to domestic sourcing restrictions, including the Buy American Act and the Berry Amendment. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow system for electronic invoicing and payment, and all quotes must be submitted via the DIBBS portal. The solicitation also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses regarding cybersecurity, human trafficking, and the prohibition of items from Communist Chinese military companies.