LINK, CHAIN, CONNECTING

This contract, solicitation number SPE4A5-26-T-358R, is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation for the procurement of 832 connecting chain links (NSN 4010-00-149-5619). The items are specified as zinc-coated steel, 5/16 inch size, Type 2, and must conform to technical data package revisions and specific part numbers including NAS1286-5 and RR-C-271H(1). The total estimated value is $832.00, with delivery required to DLA Distribution Warner Robins at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The delivery schedule mandates a need ship date of February 12, 2027, with a final required delivery date of August 25, 2027, under FOB Origin terms. The contract imposes rigorous quality, packaging, and safety requirements. Inspection and acceptance are both conducted at the origin, utilizing sampling methods such as MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with specific AQLs for critical, major, and minor attributes. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA requirements, while marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129. A strict prohibition exists against the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in any hardware, preservation, or packaging processes. Additionally, the contractor must comply with various federal and defense regulations regarding hazardous material identification, safety data sheets, and cybersecurity safeguarding. All invoicing and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.