LATCH, THUMB

The contract pertains to the procurement of one unit of a thumb latch identified by NSN 5340-01-598-5609 and part number K5-2857-07, issued under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-944B by the Department of Defense’s DLA Land and Maritime, Land Supply Chain. Delivery is required within ten days of contract award, with FOB Origin terms requiring the contractor to deliver the item to their origin facility, after which title and risk transfer to the government. The delivery destination is clearly specified as Fort Bliss, Texas, with the shipment to be forwarded via the Redball Express system with RDD 555, using the fastest traceable means and excluding parcel post. The unit of issue is each (EA), with no tolerance for quantity variance, and the item must be packaged and marked strictly in accordance with MIL-STD-129 for labeling and barcoding, with non-hazardous materials conforming to ASTM D3951 unless superseded by higher-priority DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. Hazardous materials must comply with FED-STD-313 and TQ Requirement IP025, including submission of Safety Data Sheets and hazard labels consistent with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, with all Class I Ozone Depleting Chemicals strictly prohibited regardless of specification allowances. All technical and packaging requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, which supersedes other standards. Palletization must adhere to RP001, and the item must be delivered with complete documentation, including compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Self-Assessment. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including those covering inspection at destination, changes, unenforceable obligations, small business representation, and safeguarding covered contractor information systems, with deviations noted under 2026-00038. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 332722, and offerors must represent their small business status, including eligibility for socioeconomic programs such as HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or EDWOSB. Offerors must also comply with DFARS requirements regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment, U.S.-flag vessel use for ocean shipments, and prohibited substances. Electronic submission through DIBBS is mandatory by the August 20, 2026 deadline, and payment will