PIN, STRAIGHT, HEADLE

This contract specifies the procurement of 20 units of a straight, headless pin with part number MS16556-9, compliant with AIA/NAS NASM16556 and procurement specification NASM21143, under NSN 5315-01-529-6946. The item must meet strict engineering standards including dimensions and tolerances per ASME Y14.5, part marking in accordance with MIL-STD-130 using SAE AS478 methodology, and adherence to all referenced technical and quality requirements listed in the DLA Master List. The pin is classified as a critical item requiring origin inspection, and government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies. Packaging must comply with DLA requirements, and no Class 1 ODS chemicals or processes are permitted unless explicitly authorized by alternate specifications cited in applicable drawings. The contract falls under a simplified acquisition with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, and requires delivery within five days of award to APO 96368-5160. It is subject to cybersecurity maturity model certification level 2 self-assessment, covered defense information provisions, and foreign disclosure restrictions, meaning release of technical data to foreign-owned or influenced entities requires prior approval. All referenced military specifications, standards, and industry documents must be the most current versions effective as of the contract date unless otherwise stated. The procurement is fully competitive under a federal specification, managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with Samantha Hopkins as the point of contact. Failure to comply with any technical, quality, or cybersecurity requirement may result in rejection of deliverables or contract termination.