PLUG, MACHINE THREAD

Solicitation SPEA47-26-T-705M, issued by DLA Aviation, ASC Supplier Operations A.E and AF Division, is for the procurement of 1,694 machine thread plugs (NSN 5365-00-549-6688, Part Number MS51840-23). The items must be cored and adhere to basic specification NR MS51840F(1) Revision F. Delivery is required within 156 days after the order, with a need ship date of February 12, 2027, and a final required delivery date of May 1, 2027. The items are to be delivered FOB Origin to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix, Arizona. The contract mandates strict quality and technical standards, requiring the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or a comparable zero-based sampling plan, with specific AQLs for critical, major, and minor attributes. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and DLA packaging requirements (RP001). Additionally, the contract prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to the hardware. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and receiving reports. The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, including the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements. A price evaluation preference is available for certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns, and the government will not evaluate offers utilizing additive manufacturing unless specifically authorized. Inspection and acceptance are designated as destination-based per FAR 52.246-2, although some quality requirements mention origin inspection.