LATCH SET, RIM

The contract solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-878Z, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, seeks 73 units of the latch set, rim identified by NSN 5340-00-460-4698, divided into two contract line items: 19 units and 54,000 units respectively. The solicitation was posted on July 26, 2026, with responses due by August 6, 2026, and delivery must be completed by April 16, 2027, with a shipment window of 130 days from origin. Delivery is FOB origin to DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia, and acceptance and inspection are to occur at the destination. The contract requires strict compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking and barcoding, and RP001 for palletization, with additional hazardous materials handling governed by IP025 and 29 CFR 1910.1200. Safety Data Sheets must be submitted pre-award, and hazardous material labeling must follow federal specifications with exceptions allowed under specific statutes such as FIFRA and FDCA. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is mandatory, and all submissions must be made through the DIBBS portal, with no alternative formats accepted. The contract includes a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, safeguarding of information systems, combating human trafficking, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, whistleblower rights, export control, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and restrictions on procurement from Communist Chinese military companies. Offerors must certify their size status, represent socioeconomic qualifications including small business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and 8(a) status, and disclose any covered defense telecommunications equipment using their UEI and CAGE codes. Pricing details are unspecified, and the basis for award is not explicitly stated, though socioeconomic preferences and compliance with technical and regulatory requirements will heavily influence selection. The contracting officer retains discretion to determine contract type, and no modifications or amendments have been issued to date.