53--PADLOCK

This contract specifies the procurement of 670 individual padlocks with a 1/2-inch shackle diameter, each requiring a unique serial number stamped on both the lock body and key for government identification, with no relation to the key bitting. The padlocks must comply with MIL-STD-130N for identification marking and MIL-STD-129 for shipping labels, packaged per MIL-STD-2073-1E with weather-resistant fiberboard cartons, and palletized according to DLA packaging standards. The supply is subject to zero-based sampling under MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, with acceptance requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated. Critical attributes are verified at Level VII with an AQL of 0.1. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited except in specified functional components like batteries or instruments, which must include secondary containment in accordance with NAVSEA standards. The product must be manufactured by a qualified supplier listed on a QPL or QML, and all components must adhere to specified technical standards including ASTM F883 and the referenced DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332510, issued by the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain, with a response deadline in July 2026 and a required delivery date of August 15, 2027, to be fulfilled within 147 days. Delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the manufacturer’s site. The unit price is $670.00 per unit, totaling $448,900.00. Packaging must include special code ZZ and follow the SPE7L1-26-T-824Y specification, with all markings and documentation compliant with federal requirements. A Certificate of Conformance is authorized unless overridden by a Quality Assurance Letter of Instruction. The item is designated a critical application item, and the contract mandates full and open competition under Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines. All shipments must be addressed to the DLA Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and transportation must comply with DLA Procurement Notes C19 and C20.