PIN, QUICK RELEASE

The contract solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-12XD seeks seven quick-release pins identified by NSN 5315-00-043-3961 under simplified acquisition procedures, with delivery required within 60 days after order placement to DLA Distribution Jacksonville at 175 Swan Road, Jacksonville, FL 32212-0103. The procurement is fully competitive and governed by military specifications, with no shelf life requirement and no Item Unique Identification mandated under DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Technical and quality requirements are defined by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced via R and I numbers including RD003 for covered defense information, RP001 for DLA packaging, RQ001 for tailored quality standards, and RQ009 requiring inspection and acceptance at origin. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E using preservation method 33 (CLNG/DRY), and marking must meet MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130N, including manufacturer’s logo, lot number, and material identification, with prohibited use of mercury except in specific functional applications. The contract imposes stringent safeguarding obligations under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements, along with cyber incident reporting and controlled information handling clauses. Transportation must adhere to FOB destination terms with mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean shipments unless a waiver is obtained at least 45 days in advance, and all hazardous materials require compliance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, including prior submission of Safety Data Sheets. The contract includes clauses related to small business representation, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, prohibition of unauthorized obligations, and electronic payment via WAWF. Offerors must submit proposals electronically through DIBBS by August 13, 2026, and are subject to potential automated award based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, with HUBZone small businesses receiving a 10% price evaluation preference. All contractors must maintain an inspection system compliant with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001, and final acceptance remains with the Government at origin, with zero non-conformances required per MIL