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53--PLATE,MOUNTING

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SPE7LX-26-U-9001Federal

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The contract pertains to the procurement of a mounting plate identified by NSN 5340015777501 and part number JLG70023279, under solicitation SPE7LX-26-U-9001, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency through the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. This is an indefinite-delivery contract with a maximum value of $350,000 and an estimated quantity of 17 units, though actual purchases are subject to delivery orders issued during the contract term. Delivery is required within 118 days after receipt of order, with FOB origin terms meaning title and risk transfer to the government at the supplier’s location, while inspection and acceptance occur at the destination. Packaging must adhere to strict military standards: non-hazardous items comply with ASTM D3951 unless superseded by any DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which take precedence; hazardous materials must be packaged according to TQ IP025 per FED-STD-313. All packaging and labeling must follow MIL-STD-129 including barcoding and unit of issue alignment, and palletization must meet RP001 DLA packaging requirements. The contract mandates compliance with federal regulations on hazardous material communication, employment eligibility verification, equal opportunity, combating human trafficking, and safeguarding controlled unclassified information. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code and declare their size status and socioeconomic certifications. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including inspection at destination, default provisions, changes under fixed-price terms, and cybersecurity safeguards. Invoicing must be processed electronically via WAWF, and payment routing relies on DoDAAC codes to be specified in the award document. No unit price is listed, making the total value contingent on future order quantities and pricing established during order placement.

General Info

Procure 17 mounting plates NSN 5340-01-577-7501, FOB origin, deliver in 118 days per DLA specs.

Agency

Department Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATE

Contract Value

$350,000

NAICS

332722 - Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.

Award Issued Date

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RFQ SPE7LX-26-U-9001 for Indefinite Delivery Contract

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATE
Contacts1 person available
OfficeCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATE
Office AddressCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA
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Jennifer Payne
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

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PLATE,MOUNTING
PLATE<(>,<)> MOUNTING
RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE
DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB
AT:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.
RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES
JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. 1YHH8 P/N JLG70023279
LINE ITEM 0000000001 TYPE OF COVERAGE: DLA DIRECT, CONUS
DLA issues this document using the DoD authorized unit of issue, please refer to the following URL to determine the corresponding ANSI X12 unit of issue.
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments% 2FDLMS%2FeApplications%2FLogDataAdmin%2FUnitofIssueandPurchaseUnit.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
CLIN PR PRLI UI QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE.
0001 1000237106 0001 EA 17.000
This is an estimated quantity and may not be purchased by the IDC.
NSN/MATERIAL:5340015777501
DELIVERY (IN DAYS):0118
DELIVER FOB: ORIGIN
QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%
INSPECTION POINT: DESTINATION
ACCEPTANCE POINT: DESTINATION
PREP FOR DELIVERY:
PKGING DATA-QUP:001
IF MATERIAL IS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS IAW FED-STD-313, PACKAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TQ REQUIREMENT IP025. IF THE MATERIAL IS NOT CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FED-STD-313, THE MATERIAL SHALL BE COMMERCIALLY PACKAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D3951.
SPE7LX-26-U-9001
SECTION B
PR: 1000237106 PRLI: 0001 CONT’D
All DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence over ASTM D3951. Mark and label all packaging and packing in accordance with MIL-STD-129. The Unit of Issue (U/I) and Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP) will be as specified in the contract/purchase order. PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT

SPE7LX-26-U-9001 NSN/Part Number: 5340-01-577-7501 Quantity: 17 EA Purchase Request: 1000237106QTY: 17 Delivery: 118 days ADO

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