PLUG, MACHINE THREAD

The contract is for the procurement of 130 machine thread plugs, identified by NSN 5365-01-359-4308, with delivery required 170 days after award, targeting January 25, 2027, and originating from FOB Origin terms. The item is subject to strict export control under ITAR or EAR, prohibiting any disclosure or transfer of associated technical data to foreign persons without prior authorization from the Department of State or Commerce, and compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048 is mandatory. Access to this controlled data is restricted to contractors with approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, mandatory training completion, and DLA authorization. Packaging and preservation must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA’s RP001 requirements, with prohibition of mercury or mercury compounds except in exempt applications such as sensors, weapon systems, and reagents, and preservation method code 31 (CLNG/DRY) applied. Marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129, including bar-coding, and require special handling for any radioactive or hazardous materials per OSHA HAZCOM and applicable federal regulations. The sole invoicing method is Wide Area WorkFlow, and all submissions must be electronic through DIBBS, with no physical submissions permitted. The contract requires cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171, including self-assessment and reporting via the Supplier Performance Risk System, and the contractor’s quality system must meet SAE AS9003 or ISO 9001 standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination in Phoenix, Arizona, and sampling follows MIL-STD-1916 or equivalent zero-based plans. All ocean transport must use U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is secured 45 days in advance. The contractor must affirm small business status, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and disclose any joint venture participation under socioeconomic programs. No pricing is disclosed in the solicitation, and the contract type remains unspecified pending award. Compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses including safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment, whistleblower rights, and payment levies is required. Special conditions mandate advance notice for radioactive materials and enforce flow-down of key clauses to subcontractors.