PIN, QUICK RELEASE

The contract awarded to SPEC TECH USA INC (CAGE 3LRU1) under solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-43E7 is a simplified acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency for 1,446 units of a quick release pin (NSN 5315013674891), with a total value of $26,490.72. The award was posted on June 23, 2026, with delivery required 171 days after award, targeting October 22, 2026, for original delivery and November 1, 2026, as the need ship date. Performance is at the DdSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with FOB Destination terms applying despite solicitation being issued under FOB Origin. The contract incorporates full compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking, labeling, and barcoding, ASTM D3951 and RA001 for packaging, and RP001 for palletization, with physical item marking following RQ017. Inspection and acceptance occur at origin by the Government, governed by MIL-STD-1916, ASQ Z1.4, and ISO 9001:2015, with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified. Cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 mandate NIST SP 800-171 compliance and reporting of cyber incidents, while additional clauses require adherence to whistleblower protections, restrictions on confidential agreements, disclosure of information, and safeguarding of government personnel work product. The contractor must use Wide Area WorkFlow for invoicing and comply with U.S.-flag vessel requirements for ocean transport if applicable. The contract includes clauses covering payment levies, subcontracting for commercial products, safety issue notifications, and transportation by sea, with no options or modificatory pricing terms explicitly defined. No formal Statement of Work or detailed pricing breakdown is included in the documentation, and while socioeconomic representations are required, no affirmations or UEI/CAGE details for the awardee are provided. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 339993 with no set-aside designation, and all compliance documentation such as security plans and self-assessments are expected to be maintained by the contractor, even though no attachments are formally listed.