53--PADLOCK

This contract under solicitation SPE7M4-26-T-296J is a Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of 11,421 padlocks with NSN 5340011193981, awarded on a FOB Origin basis with delivery to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB. The item must conform to the current revision of a military or consensus non-government part standard, with hardware manufactured to prior revisions still acceptable if they were current at the time of production; all items produced after the solicitation date must comply with the latest revision. The contract mandates strict adherence to the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede all other standards including ASTM D3951. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with hazardous materials governed by IP025 and non-hazardous items by ASTM D3951, though DLA requirements take precedence. Palletization must meet RP001 guidelines, and no ozone-depleting chemicals are permitted under any circumstances. Sampling requirements mandate MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ Z1.4 with zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified, and critical, major, and minor attributes must be inspected at AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 respectively. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination, with Certificate of Conformance procedures authorized unless waived by a Quality Assurance Letter of Instruction. All contractors must comply with cybersecurity mandates including NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information, and must report cyber incidents promptly. Transportation is subject to First Destination Transportation (FDT) and U.S.-flag vessel requirements for ocean shipments. The unit price is $11,421.000 per unit, with a 107-day delivery window from award, and submission is mandatory via DIBBS by August 10, 2026. The contracting activity is the Department of Defense Fluid Handling Division, and payment must be processed electronically via WAWF using the designated DoDAAC. Contractors must represent their small business status, provide a UEI and CAGE code, and comply with representations concerning trafficking in persons, employment eligibility, hazardous materials, and export controls.