53--PADLOCK

This contract pertains to the procurement of a padlock identified by NSN 5340006821645 and part number AA59487-1BL, governed by technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The item must comply with MIL-STD-130N for identification marking, be manufactured to the current revision of the defining part standard, and adhere to stringent packaging standards including MIL-STD-129 and FED-STD-313. Ozone-depleting chemicals are strictly prohibited, and any substitutes require prior approval unless explicitly permitted by the specification. Configuration changes require formal engineering change proposals or variance requests, and all samples must be inspected using MIL-STD-1916 or an approved zero-based sampling plan with acceptance criteria of zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated. The product is designated as a critical application item and must conform to Commercial Item Description A-A-59487D and ASTM F883, excluding the key bumping test requirement. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 332510 with a sole source delivery to the origin via FOB terms and inspection and acceptance at destination. The delivery window is 115 days from award, with no variance allowed in quantity. Packaging and palletization must follow DLA packaging requirements, and hazardous materials, if present, must be handled per TQ requirement IP025. The unit of issue is each (EA), with a total quantity of 557 units at $557.00 per unit, totaling $310,000. The contract was issued under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-8565 with a response deadline of July 23, 2026, and is managed by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate under the Department of Defense. All technical specifications in the DLA Master List override any conflicting commercial standards.