LOCK, COMBINATION

The contract solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-233A seeks the procurement of 156 combination locks, specifically model 9661C10-26D-41 from KABA ACCESS CONTROLS in Winston-Salem, NC, or an approved equal, for delivery to DLA Distribution San Diego at 3581 Cummings Road, Building 3581, San Diego, CA 92136-3581. Delivery is required within 151 days of the Actual Delivery Order, with a need ship date of December 15, 2026, and all shipments must adhere to FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes full responsibility for transportation costs and risks until the goods reach the designated delivery point. Compliance with DLA packaging standards, including RP001 for palletization and ASTM D3951 for general packaging, is mandatory, and all items must be marked and labeled in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including proper unit of issue, quantity per unit pack, and barcoding. The contract explicitly prohibits the intentional use of mercury or mercury-containing compounds in the hardware, with limited exceptions for functional applications such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, and certain instruments, which must include a secondary containment and comply with NAVSEA 5100-003D. Hazardous materials must be labeled per 29 CFR 1910.1200 and require submission of Safety Data Sheets prior to award, with ongoing obligations to update these documents if material composition changes. The solicitation incorporates mandatory clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, including 52.216-1 Alternate I for contract type, 52.222-36 Alternate I for equal opportunity, 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, and 252.240-7997 for NIST SP 800-171 compliance, with several clauses subject to deviations. Contractors must affirmatively represent their size status and socioeconomic certifications, such as small business, HUBZone, or veteran-owned status, and disclose any joint ventures or third-party providers of covered defense telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7016. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the government retains inspection and acceptance authority