PIN, SHOULDER, HEADED

The contract pertains to the procurement of 44 units of a PIN, SHOULDER, HEADED item identified by NSN 5315-01-616-9618, classified as a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product. Delivery is required within 170 days after delivery order issuance, with the final destination being the DLA Distribution Center at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under FOB Origin terms. The solicitation, issued under SPE4A5-26-T-306A, targets a simplified acquisition and may be awarded automatically based on low price technically acceptable criteria, with no formal evaluation factors or trade-off process specified. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129 and ASTM D3951, with palletization conforming to DLA’s RP001 requirements; Item Unique Identification is not required per DFARS 252.211-7003(c)(1)(i). Technical and quality specifications are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, referenced via RA001, which supersedes other standards when conflicts arise. Hazardous materials must be identified and documented with Safety Data Sheets as per 52.223-3 and DFARS 252.223-7001, while cybersecurity obligations include compliance with NIST SP 800-171, safeguarding of covered defense information, and reporting of cyber incidents. Contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration, affirm small business status if applicable, and disclose any covered defense telecommunications equipment under 252.204-7016 and 7017. Payment must be processed electronically through WAWF, and subcontracting for commercial items is subject to DFARS 252.244-7999. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to equal opportunity, employment eligibility verification, trafficking in persons, sustainable products, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, all amended with deviations effective as of February 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS portal by August 4, 2026, and no formal contract value can be determined due to missing unit pricing in Section B.