PLUG, MACHINE THREAD

This contract calls for the procurement of 30 units of a machine thread plug, identified by part number AS5169R06 and NSN 5365-01-241-2966, with delivery scheduled within 171 days to DLA Distribution in San Diego. The contract incorporates stringent technical and quality requirements as specified by the DLA Master List, including adherence to sampling standards like MIL-STD-1916 and MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 for inspection and acceptance, with zero tolerance for non-conforming units. The contract designates the item as a critical application component under SAE AS5169C standards and mandates compliance with packaging protocols per MIL-STD-2073-1E and marking requirements per MIL-STD-129 to ensure proper handling and identification during distribution. Additionally, the contract explicitly prohibits the intentional addition or contact of mercury or mercury-containing compounds with any hardware supplied, except for specific exempted items such as batteries or weapon systems. Delivery and acceptance will occur at the destination point, with no allowable quantity variance and packaging and palletization conforming to DLA packaging requirements. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC Supplier Operations division, provides a firm delivery schedule and specifies communication protocols and contract terms to ensure quality, traceability, and compliance consistent with federal and defense acquisition standards.