PLUG, LOCKING, DETACHABLE CHAIN LINK

This contract involves the procurement of 6,667 units of plug, locking, detachable chain links conforming to commercial business practices with material lead requirements in accordance with MIL-L-2710. The chain link size is specified as 1-7/8 inches, and the product must meet technical and quality requirements as outlined in the DLA Master List, with compliance tied to the revision effective on the solicitation or award date. Quality assurance includes specific sampling methods based on military standards, using strict acceptance criteria for critical, major, and minor attributes. The contract explicitly prohibits the intentional addition or direct contact of mercury or mercury-containing compounds with furnished hardware or supplies, except for designated exceptions such as specific batteries and instruments. Packaging, preservation, and marking must adhere to stringent Department of Defense standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with no special markings required for this order. Delivery is FOB origin with inspection and acceptance at the destination, and the shipment is scheduled for delivery within 171 days, targeting a need-by date of September 15, 2026. The items will be delivered to the DLA Distribution center at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract is managed by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, and the solicitation was posted on March 19, 2026, with a response deadline of March 27, 2026.