Manufacture and Delivery of Headless Straight Pin (COTS Component)

The contract encompasses the full-cycle manufacturing and delivery of 38 units of a headless straight pin identified by NSN 5315015960952 and Part Number H10368M, classified as a commercial off-the-shelf component. The supplier is required to produce the pins in full compliance with established quality and regulatory standards, ensuring all manufacturing processes meet technical specifications and defense requirements. Packaging must strictly adhere to Defense Logistics Agency guidelines, including proper labeling, protective wrapping, and unitization for transport, while all accompanying documentation—such as certificates of conformance, material certifications, and inspection records—must be complete and accurate. Delivery is to be made FOB Origin with a firm deadline of April 8, 2027, and the item is intended for performance at the designated location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with no alternative delivery options specified. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 332722 for screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing, is part of the Department of Defense’s supply chain initiative managed by the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, indicating a competitive procurement process targeting qualified manufacturers capable of producing precision mechanical fasteners under defense contract conditions. No set-aside provisions are in effect, meaning the opportunity is open to all eligible vendors regardless of business size or ownership status. The contract requires end-to-end accountability from production through shipment, with an emphasis on traceability, compliance, and on-time delivery to support critical military logistics timelines.