PLUG, MACHINE THREAD

The contract pertains to the procurement of nine machine thread plugs, identified by NSN 5365-01-490-0332, under solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-631D, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Division. The item is subject to stringent technical specifications outlined in Technical Data Package Rev C Gen 3, aligned with Basic Drawing NR 53711 7225847 Revision B dated October 22, 2015, and must adhere to quality standards requiring compliance with SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 tailored to SAE AS9003. The manufacturing process must follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331 Table 1, or an equivalent zero-based sampling plan, with attribute verification levels specified per criticality. All units must be packaged and marked per MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129, respectively, using preservative method 33, wrapping material GB, and unit container E5, with no special marking required. The item is subject to DFARS 252.225-7048 export controls under ITAR or EAR, restricting disclosure to foreign persons, including foreign nationals within the U.S., and requires potential contractors to hold an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, complete mandatory DLA training, and pass a DLA questionnaire prior to accessing controlled technical data. Additive manufacturing is strictly prohibited for this item, and non-compliance results in automatic disqualification. Delivery is required within 169 days after receipt of order, with a need ship date of February 3, 2027, to the designated DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The solicitation operates under the First Destination Transportation program with FOB Origin terms, and payment must be processed electronically via the Wide Area Workflow system. Offerors must comply with comprehensive cybersecurity safeguards under FAR 52.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, including CMMC Level 2 certification by a C3PAO, and adhere to restrictions on covered defense telecommunications equipment and hazardous material handling. The contract mandates registration in DLA’s Account Management & Provisioning System to access the Vendor Shipment Module, and failure to comply will prevent shipment to D